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Amaryllis belladona [Pink]

Also Known As

  • Cape Belladonna
  • Naked Ladies

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 18"-36"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 7a-11

Amaryllis belladona [Pink] plant details

Amaryllis belladona [Pink] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Amaryllis belladona [Pink]

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fall color, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Amaryllis belladona [Pink]

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pink, fragrant, trumpet-shaped blooms that spring from the earth without warning and suddenly are in full bloom - wow! If you live where these overwinter, don't deny yourself belladonna lilies.

By: Leafari

Gardening facts about Amaryllis belladona [Pink] plant

How to Grow Amaryllis belladona [Pink]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7b-11

Size

Height: 18"-30"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • high - drought tolerant
  • dry when dormant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Amaryllis belladonna flower by Stan Shebs
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 1'-2'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry when dormant
  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • high - regular
  • dry when dormant
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry when dormant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Amaryllis belladonna 'Alba' flower by Karl Gercens III
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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

9b-11

Size

Height: 24"

Width: 12"

  • bright shade
  • regular
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