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Hippeastrum 'Christmas Star'

Also Known As

  • Christmas Star® Amaryllis

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Hippeastrum 'Christmas Star' plant details

Hippeastrum 'Christmas Star' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall green, red and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade and regular water. 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 'Christmas Star'

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 0 - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: green, red and white blooms in fall
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hippeastrum 'Christmas Star'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A red with a white & green throat. all the Christmas colors in one flower 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 'Christmas Star' plant

How to Grow Hippeastrum 'Christmas Star'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • red
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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