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Hippeastrum 'Bellissimo'

Also Known As

  • Amaryllis 'Bellisimo'®

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 15"-20"
  • W: 6"-20"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Hippeastrum 'Bellissimo' plant details

Hippeastrum 'Bellissimo' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall pink flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hippeastrum 'Bellissimo'

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 20 IN - wide, 15 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hippeastrum 'Bellissimo'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Unique salmon pink wth green center. We fell in love with it the first time we saw it bloom. It is hard to get a picture that does it justice. Hadeco Amaryllis are an exciting new development in the Horticultural world. Size for size, they will outperform any others as far as number of stalks per bulb, number of blooms per stalk and size of blooms is concerned. Developed especially for pot culture, these amaryllis have stout stems and the leaves often grow simultaneously with the flowers. All Hadeco varieties have passed through extensive testing and are among the very best hippeastrum hybrids in the world. They are selected to be easily forced, long lasting, and disease resistant. Bulbs are officially 16-18 cm around. This was the approximate size at harvest time, but normally the bulbs shrink in storage. I would describe the bulbs as the size of a large egg. There is some variation with each variety, and actual size depends on the harvest each year.

Gardening facts about Hippeastrum 'Bellissimo' plant

How to Grow Hippeastrum 'Bellissimo'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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