Hippeastrum 'Mrs. Garfield'

Also Known As

Amaryllis 'Mrs. Garfield'
Mrs. Garfield Variegated Amaryllis

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

9a-10b

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Hippeastrum 'Mrs. Garfield' plant details

Hippeastrum 'Mrs. Garfield' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall pink and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun 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 'Mrs. Garfield'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hippeastrum 'Mrs. Garfield'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hippeastrum ‘Mrs. Garfield’ is a famous heirloom hybrid involving H. reticulatum produced in the UK around the 1880s. This rare collector's amaryllis has wide strap-like leaves centred with a bold white stripe. Its handsome trumpet flowers are soft white and elegantly reticulated with rose veins. Unlike the modern hybrids, this fabulous heirloom maintains evergreen foliage and regularly blooms each year in autumn, especially as the roots become more restricted. Bulbs of this cultivar are naturally small at about one inch wide when mature. The bulbs we send you will be flowering size though may require a season or two to settle in before blooming.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A Hybrid of Hippeastrum Reticulatum. Variegated with a light stripe down the middle of each leaf. One of several old amaryllis we have found preserved in the gardens of India. This variety is over 150 years old. Bulbs are small for amaryllis but nearly full size (1 inch across) They may not bloom until they are well established in their new location. This variety often takes a long time before establishing new roots. Rooting hormone, fungicide, and bottom heat may help. We find they make the best growth in a shady location when it is warm and moist each summer.