Hippeastrum stylosum

Also Known As

Amaryllis stylosum

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-15"
W: 6"-18"

planting zones

8a-11

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Hippeastrum stylosum plant details

Hippeastrum stylosum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hippeastrum stylosum

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hippeastrum stylosum

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Watering frequency: high - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hippeastrum stylosum is a rare, miniature amaryllis with beautiful star-shaped, orange-red, 4 inch wide flowers with green throats. Long bright green leaves are produced at the same time as the flowers. Plants can produce 3-8 flowers per stem. Bulbs are naturally small. We sell them at blooming size. Grow in a sunny location (usually in a pot) outside in summer. Fertilize well. Allow autumn frosts to hit the foliage then bring inside, chop off the leaves and allow to dry out in the dark. Give light and water when a bud or new foliage appears. Great in pots and as cut flowers or outdoors in protected locations in coastal BC.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A peachy colored heirloom variety. One of several old amaryllis we have found preserved in the gardens of India. Bulbs are small for amaryllis but full size (about 1.5 to 2 inches across)