Hippeastrum 'Minerva'

Also Known As

Amaryllis 'Minerva'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 18"-22"
W: 12"

planting zones

8b-10b

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Hippeastrum 'Minerva' plant details

Hippeastrum 'Minerva' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring red and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with bright shade 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 'Minerva'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN - 22 IN - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hippeastrum 'Minerva'

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hippeastrum 'Minerva' is bold and bright with orange flowers with green and white star-shaped centres all overlain with red lines. Grow in a sunny location (usually in a pot) outside in summer. Fertilize well. Allow autumn frosts to hit the foliage then bring inside, chop off the leaves and allow to dry out in the dark. Give light and water when a bud or new foliage appears. Will bloom indoors in January and February. This Jumbo Size bulb will have 2-3 flowering stems.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Not rare (you'll find sorry little half-sprouted boxed bulbs at retail centers) but absolutely worth adding to your must-grow list. Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom, art and medicine - no slouch then and certainly not now. Vibrant colors and intricate vein patterning, sturdy stems and big blooms, all at a great price. Find a place on the windowsill for Minerva. Our big, plump bulbs produce multiple stems, each with 4-6 flowers.