Photo of Hippeastrum 'Estella' flower by Edens Blooms

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Hippeastrum 'Estella'

Also Known As

  • Amaryllis 'Estella'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 6"-24"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Hippeastrum 'Estella' plant details

Hippeastrum 'Estella' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and high - regular water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. 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 'Estella'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall
Uses: container plant, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hippeastrum 'Estella'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: high - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A unique pink with a white stripe. Bulbs are officially 24 cm, but look smaller to me. They will most likely produce 1 or 2 blooming stems.

Gardening facts about Hippeastrum 'Estella' plant

How to Grow Hippeastrum 'Estella'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • high - regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Zones

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