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| Category: Bulb/Tuber/Rhizome etc. |
| Family: Amaryllidaceae (Onions) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Flower Color: Mixed |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
| Synonyms: [x Amarygias] |
| Parentage: 9Amaryllis belladonna by Brunsvigia josephinae) |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): No Irrigation required |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Amaryllis belladonna hybrids (Hybrid Naked Lady) - A hardy bulb in mild winter regions with long, dull-green leaves that emerge in fall and die back in late spring, forming foliage clumps 3 feet across. Tall flower stalks appear in late summer with clusters of trumpet-shaped, fragrant flowers, while the foliage is dormant. Will grow in nearly any soil type, along as it drains well. Plant in full sun. Low water needs. Plants hardy to 15-20 degrees F. These plants are seedlings of our white and dark flowered forms of Amaryllis belladonna hybrids which are presumably back crosses of the Amaryllis belladonna with a Brunsvigia josephinae cross that is often called x Amarygias. The flower color varies from white to pale pink and dark reddish-pink with some picotees. The genus name Amaryllis comes from the Greek word 'amarysso' which means "to sparkle". In Greek mythology, Amaryllis was a shepherdess and singer and it is thought that she was the inspiration for the name of the plant with its beautiful pink flowers. It is thought that the Portuguese probably brought the amaryllis bulb to Europe as early as the 16th century.
The information on this page is based on research conducted about this plant in the San Marcos Growers library, from online sources, and from observations made of the crops growing in our nursery, plants in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens where we may have observed it. We also have incorporated comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Amaryllis belladonna hybrids. |
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