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    Hippeastrum 'Samba'

    Also Known As

    • Samba Amaryllis

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 20"-24"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

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    Hippeastrum 'Samba' plant details

    Hippeastrum 'Samba' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and winter red and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hippeastrum 'Samba'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 20 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: red and white blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hippeastrum 'Samba'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Most amaryllis have petals that are pointed, some even create a star form. Samba is just the opposite, with brightly colored petals that are rounded and ruffled like a colorful full skirt. Very pretty!

    By: Leafari

    Bulbs are 22-24 cm. This size generally produces 1-2 blooming stems. Newly imported from the Netherlands with good roots.

    By: Edens Blooms

    Gardening facts about Hippeastrum 'Samba' plant

    How to Grow Hippeastrum 'Samba'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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