Hippeastrum 'Giraffe'

Also Known As

Giraffe Amaryllis

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

10a-12

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Hippeastrum 'Giraffe' plant details

Hippeastrum 'Giraffe' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and 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 'Giraffe'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and red blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hippeastrum 'Giraffe'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An unusual hybrid Amaryllis, Giraffe produces 5" wide greenish to yellowish flowers that are veined and heavily splashed with red atop sturdy 20" stems. A beautiful winter flowering bulbous somewhat tropical Amaryllis that is easy to grow as a container plant where not hardy. Giraffe Amaryllis makes an easy container plant and will slowly multiply and is a reliable winter flowering Amaryllis often producing two flower stalks per large bulb.

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How to Grow Hippeastrum 'Giraffe'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Water Needs
- dry when dormant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant