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Hippeastrum 'Bambara'

Also Known As

  • Amaryllis 'Bambara'®

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 6"-24"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Hippeastrum 'Bambara' plant details

Hippeastrum 'Bambara' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall red 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 'Bambara'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall
Uses: container plant, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hippeastrum 'Bambara'

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 and lovely red, it has a faint green star to contrast perfectly. 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 24-26 cm around. This was the approximate size at harvest time, but normally the bulbs shrink in storage. I would describe the bulbs the size of a base ball. There is some variation with each variety, and actual size depends on the harvest each year.

Gardening facts about Hippeastrum 'Bambara' plant

How to Grow Hippeastrum 'Bambara'

  • 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

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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