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    Hippeastrum x johnsonii

    Also Known As

    • Amaryllis x johnsonii
    • Hardy Amaryllis
    • St. Joseph's Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 18"-24"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Hippeastrum x johnsonii plant details

    Hippeastrum x johnsonii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hippeastrum x johnsonii

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, clumping, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hippeastrum x johnsonii

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    (ST JOSEPH’S LILY) Semi-evergreen bulb that quickly forms and impressive clump of broad, strappy leaves 24-30” long. Clusters of zippy scarlet red trumpets with white star centers in April May have a spicy fragrance. Most soils (even clay), sun to part shade (at least half day of sun) and moderate water. Blooms best in the ground. Foliage takes on red hues on sunny sites. Clumps are 1-2’ tall and 3’ wide+.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    The original! One of the first Hippeastrum Hybrids, and still one of the best. Also called St Josephs Lily and Hardy Amaryllis. This sought after Southern Heirloom thrives in typically bad southern conditions. You can expect them to multiply, so be prepared to share with friends. Unfortunately, many heirloom bulbs have picked up plant viruses and diseases over the years. This slows down their growth and dims their vitality. These bulbs have been cleaned through tissue culture and tested virus and disease free. We have grown them for a year here and the bulbs are now 1-2" across (they never get as big as modern armaryllis). They have excellent root systems and we will make an efford to save these roots when we dig them up for you.

    By: Edens Blooms

    Deep velvety red trumpets are born atop the thick sturdy stems of this hardy Amaryllis. A wonderful and easy slowly multiplying bulbous perennial.

    By: Almost Eden

    Fragrant bright red trumpets with an eye catching white star pattern. Stems 2' tall on clumping plants

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Hippeastrum x johnsonii plant

    How to Grow Hippeastrum x johnsonii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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