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Hippeastrum Blossom Peacock

Scientific Name: Hippeastrum Blossom Peacock

Also Known As

  • Blossom Peacock Amaryllis

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 18"-22"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Hippeastrum Blossom Peacock plant details

Hippeastrum Blossom Peacock is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. red and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 Blossom Peacock

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
Uses: container plant, fragrant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hippeastrum Blossom Peacock

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The petals on amaryllis Blossom Peacock appear to have been dipped, one at a time in rosy red Easter egg dye and then reassembled to create a double flower form. The dye drips off the center rib leaving a white streak that extends out to the petal's pointed tip. Fascinating. Oh, and this amaryllis is one of the few that's fragrant. Why Grow Amaryllis? Amaryllis flowers are showy; bringing over-the-top color to holiday decorating and winter windowsills Hybrid amaryllis offer choices in red, pink, orange, cranberry, bi-colors and more See our growing instructions (link at right) for super easy blooms, even for beginners Flowering amaryllis are thoughtful, engaging holiday gifts For those in warmer climates, amaryllis are also outstanding in flowerbeds where they develop into giant showy clumps and bloom with vigor in the spring Tip: all amaryllis bulbs are not the same. Larger bulbs produce more flower stalks and more blooms per stalk. Get big, healthy, carefully held bulbs - optimum temperature, humidity and light conditions - here and enjoy truly stunning flowering amaryllis. (Note: different varieties mature to different bulb sizes. All the bulbs here are large to very large for the individual cultivar.)

By: Leafari

Gardening facts about Hippeastrum Blossom Peacock plant

How to Grow Hippeastrum Blossom Peacock

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • red
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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