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A handsome class of plants. Their habit of growth is somewhat like that of the Amaryllis. They are admirably adapted for growing in pots in the greenhouse. They may also be planted in the open ground under a south wall. The bulbs should be placed in a composition of three parts light, sandy loam and [...]
Hippeastrum are grown for their large showy flowers. These plants are popularly but erroneously known as Amaryllis. Amaryllis – Double – Blossom Peacock The Amaryllis Double 'Blossom Peacock', 'Hippeastrum', unfolds large, fully double blooms in delicate white with a pink fringe. Amaryllis are great for cut flowers and they also can be grown indoors. This [...]
These plants bear large drooping bell-shaped lily-like blossoms. The true amaryllis is the Belladonna Lily (or Naked Lady) which should be planted in June in a sheltered border in rich, well-drained soil. Amaryllis – Black Pearl The Single Amaryllis 'Black Pearl', Amaryllis (Hippeastrum ) 'Black Pearl', has stunning, velvety dark maroon flowers. Holland's finest strain [...]
