Hippeastrum Cultivar

Common name(s): Hippies, Hippeastrum, Amaryllis

Family: Amaryllidaceae Subfamily: Amaryllidoideae
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Plant Properties
Plant Type
Bulb , Deciduous , Evergreen , Herb-Perennial
Bulb,
Deciduous,
Evergreen,
Herb-Perennial
Climate Range(s) - Habitat
Tropical-Sub, Tropical
Tropical-Sub,
Tropical
Climate Range(s) - Tolerance
Temperate Cool, Temperate Warm, Mediterranean, Tropical-Sub, Tropical, Tropical Monsoon
Temperate Cool,
Temperate Warm,
Mediterranean,
Tropical-Sub,
Tropical,
Tropical Monsoon
Aspect Range(s)
Sun - Full, Shade - Dappled
Sun - Full,
Shade - Dappled
Habitat Range(s)
Garden, Landscape
Garden,
Landscape
Habitat Zone(s)
Foothills, Moist areas, Moist Slopes, Open areas, Sandy Moist, Slopes, Well drained, Wind Protected
Foothills,
Moist areas,
Moist Slopes,
Open areas,
Sandy Moist,
Slopes,
Well drained,
Wind Protected
Mature Height
250-300mm, 300-350mm, 350-400mm, 400-450mm, 450-500mm
250-300mm,
300-350mm,
350-400mm,
400-450mm,
450-500mm
Mature Width
350-400mm, 400-450mm, 450-500mm, 500-550mm, 550-600mm, 600-700mm, 700-800mm, 800-900mm
350-400mm,
400-450mm,
450-500mm,
500-550mm,
550-600mm,
600-700mm,
700-800mm,
800-900mm
Plant Shape
Clump - Arching
Clump - Arching
Clump - Arching Clump - Arching
Growth Rate
Moderate
Moderate
Maturity
4-6yrs
4-6yrs
Life Span
15-30yrs
15-30yrs
Leaf Properties
Colour (front)
Glossy, Green
Glossy,
Green
Colour (back)
Green
Green
Shape(s)
Linear
Linear
Linear Linear
Broad
Broad
Aroma
None
None
Texture (front)
Glabrous
Glabrous
Leathery
Leathery
Smooth
Smooth
Waxy
Waxy
Glabrous Glabrous,
Leathery Leathery,
Smooth Smooth,
Waxy Waxy
Texture (back)
Glabrous
Glabrous
Leathery
Leathery
Smooth
Smooth
Glabrous Glabrous,
Leathery Leathery,
Smooth Smooth
Leaf Length(s)
300-325mm, 325-350mm, 350-375mm, 375-400mm, 400-425mm, 425-450mm, 450-475mm, 475-500mm, 500-600mm
300-325mm,
325-350mm,
350-375mm,
375-400mm,
400-425mm,
425-450mm,
450-475mm,
475-500mm,
500-600mm
Leaf Width(s)
25-30mm, 30-40mm, 40-50mm
25-30mm,
30-40mm,
40-50mm
Margin
Entire
Entire
Entire Entire
Cross Section(s)
Concave
Concave
Concave Concave
Venation(s)
Parallel
Parallel
Parallel Parallel
Arrangement
Basal or Radial
Basal or Radial
Basal or Radial Basal or Radial
Apice(s)
Acute Broadly
Acute Broadly
Acute Broadly Acute Broadly
Base(s)
Sheathed
Sheathed
Truncate
Truncate
Sheathed Sheathed,
Truncate Truncate
Attachment
Sheath Open
Sheath Open
Sheath Open Sheath Open
Bark / Stem / Culm Properties
Colour(s) Upper
Green
Green
Colour(s) Lower
Green
Green
Texture(s) Upper
Glabrous
Glabrous
Smooth
Smooth
Waxy
Waxy
Glabrous Glabrous,
Smooth Smooth,
Waxy Waxy
Textures(s) Lower
Glabrous
Glabrous
Smooth
Smooth
Waxy
Waxy
Glabrous Glabrous,
Smooth Smooth,
Waxy Waxy
Trunk / Stem Construction(s)
No Pith / Hollow
No Pith / Hollow
No Pith / Hollow No Pith / Hollow
Trunk / Stem / Culm Cross Section
Terete
Terete
Terete Terete
Trunk / Stem / Culm Diameter
20-25mm, 25-30mm, 30-40mm, 40-50mm
20-25mm,
25-30mm,
30-40mm,
40-50mm
Trunk / Stem / Culm Length
250-300mm, 300-400mm, 400-500mm, 500-600mm, 600-700mm, 700-800mm
250-300mm,
300-400mm,
400-500mm,
500-600mm,
600-700mm,
700-800mm
Flower Properties
Gender: Bisexual
Time(s)
Spring Mid - Summer Mid
Flower Colour(s)
Apricot, Orange-red, Pink, Pink Dark, Pink-red, Red, Red Dark, Red Tinged, Red Veined, Red-orange, Red-pink, White, White Striped, White-pink
Apricot,
Orange-red,
Pink,
Pink Dark,
Pink-red,
Red,
Red Dark,
Red Tinged,
Red Veined,
Red-orange,
Red-pink,
White,
White Striped,
White-pink
Flower Shape(s)
Funnelform
Funnelform
Trumpet
Trumpet
Funnelform Funnelform,
Trumpet Trumpet
Flower Size(s) Length
150-175mm, 175-200mm, 200-225mm
150-175mm,
175-200mm,
200-225mm
Flower Size(s) Width
125-150mm, 150-175mm, 175-200mm
125-150mm,
150-175mm,
175-200mm
Petal Shape(s)
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Lanceolate Lanceolate
Recurved
Recurved
Petal Apice
Acute Broadly
Acute Broadly
Aroma(s)
None
None
Attachment
Pedicelate
Pedicelate
Pedicelate Pedicelate
Pedicel Colour
Green
Green
Pedicel Texture
Glabrous
Glabrous
Smooth
Smooth
Waxy
Waxy
Glabrous Glabrous,
Smooth Smooth,
Waxy Waxy
Arrangement(s)
Umbel
Umbel
Umbel Umbel
Arrangement Size(s)
350-375mm, 375-400mm, 400-425mm, 425-450mm, 450-475mm, 475-500mm
350-375mm,
375-400mm,
400-425mm,
425-450mm,
450-475mm,
475-500mm
Flowers per Arrangement
2-3, 3-4, 4-5, 5-6, 6-7, 7-8, 8-9, 9-10
2-3,
3-4,
4-5,
5-6,
6-7,
7-8,
8-9,
9-10
Pollinator(s)
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees,
Birds,
Butterflies
Petal Number
6
Fruit Properties
Type
Capsule - Basicidal
Capsule - Basicidal
Capsule - Basicidal Capsule - Basicidal
Capsule - 3 valved
Capsule - 3 valved
Shape(s)
Globose
Globose
Globose Globose
Outer Colour(s)
Brown Light
Brown Light
Length
20-25mm, 25-30mm
20-25mm,
25-30mm
Width
20-25mm, 25-30mm
20-25mm,
25-30mm
Aroma
None
None
Season of Fruiting
Summer Late
Summer Late
Fruit Ripening
2 mths.
2 mths.
Maturation for Fruiting
6 yrs., 7 yrs.
6 yrs.,
7 yrs.
Seed Properties
Type
Samara
Samara
Samara Samara
Colour(s)
Black, Brown
Black,
Brown
Shape(s)
Discoid
Discoid
Discoid Discoid
Flat
Flat
Texture(s)
Papery
Papery
Seed Appendage
Wing
Wing
Wing Wing
Seed Dispersal
Wind
Wind
Seed Number
many
Root Properties
Type
Bulb / Corm
Bulb / Corm
Bulb / Corm Bulb / Corm
Texture
Papery , Hard
Papery,
Hard
Colour(s)
Brown
Brown
Invasiveness
None
None
Tuber / Corm / Bulb Width
50-60mm, 60-70mm, 70-80mm, 80-90mm, 90-100mm, 100-150mm
50-60mm,
60-70mm,
70-80mm,
80-90mm,
90-100mm,
100-150mm
Soil Properties
Type(s)
Loam, Sandy-loam, Hummus Rich, Organic Matter, Premium Potting Mix
Loam,
Sandy-loam,
Hummus Rich,
Organic Matter,
Premium Potting Mix
pH Range(s)
Acid, Slightly Acid, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline, Alkaline
Acid,
Slightly Acid,
Neutral,
Slightly Alkaline,
Alkaline
Condition(s)
Damp
Damp
Moist
Moist
Damp Damp,
Moist Moist
Fertile , Deep , Well Drained
Fertile,
Deep,
Well Drained
Salinities
Slight
Slight
Slight Slight
Waterlogging Class
None
None
Watering Requirements
WR3 - never let soil dry out, WR4 - allow soil to dry between watering
WR3 - never let soil dry out,
WR4 - allow soil to dry between watering
Other Properties / Uses
Bee Attraction
Moderate
Moderate
Bird Attraction
Nectar
Nectar
Butterfly Attraction
Poor
Poor
Frog Habitat
Poor
Poor
Coastal
None
None
Edible(s)
None
None
Fire Regeneration(s)
Bulb
Bulb
Fire Retarding
Poor
Poor
Drought Tolerance
Good
Good
Frost Tolerance
Poor
Poor
Snow Tolerance
None
None
Minimum Temperature Tolerance
2 - 4°C
2 - 4°C
Smog Tolerant
Moderate
Moderate
Landscape Use
Good
Good
Street Use
None
None
Commercial Use(s)
Horticulture - Amenity
Horticulture - Amenity
Maintenance(s)
Dead Leaf Removal, Dead Heading
Dead Leaf Removal,
Dead Heading
Pests/Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Slugs,
Snails
Special Purpose(s)
Garden-Park land, Garden-Modern, Garden-Border Plant, Cut Flowers, Fire Retarding, Floral Art, Garden-Cottage, Garden-Courtyard, Garden-Flower, Garden-Formal, Garden-Indoors, Garden-Informal, Garden-Mediterranean, Garden-Tropical, Garden-Woodland, Long Flowering, Pool Side, Specimen, Sunny Dry, Sunny Moist
Garden-Park land,
Garden-Modern,
Garden-Border Plant,
Cut Flowers,
Fire Retarding,
Floral Art,
Garden-Cottage,
Garden-Courtyard,
Garden-Flower,
Garden-Formal,
Garden-Indoors,
Garden-Informal,
Garden-Mediterranean,
Garden-Tropical,
Garden-Woodland,
Long Flowering,
Pool Side,
Specimen,
Sunny Dry,
Sunny Moist
Dormancy
Winter
Winter
Humidity Requirements
Medium, High
Medium,
High
Vulnerability
LC - Least Concern
LC - Least Concern
Altitude Range - Tolerance
0-100m, 100-200m, 200-300m, 300-400m, 400-500m, 500-600m, 600-700m, 700-800m, 800-900m, 900-1,000m
0-100m,
100-200m,
200-300m,
300-400m,
400-500m,
500-600m,
600-700m,
700-800m,
800-900m,
900-1,000m
Fertilising Requirements
FR3, FR5, FR6
FR3,
FR5,
FR6
Wind Tolerance
Light Winds
Light Winds
Propagation
Fresh Seed, Bulblets

General Notes

A bulbous plant with large striking flowers producing a spectacular display. Plant as a specimen in a mixed border or mass planting. Deciduous in cooler climates but usually evergreen in warmer climates. Plant the bulbs with a third of the bulb above ground in late Winter, in a sunny, protected location.

There are numerous species and cultivars available

  • Hippeastrum 'Belinda', deep crimson flowers
  • Hippeastrum 'Bestseller', cerise pink flowers
  • Hippeastrum 'Red Lion', strong red flowers
  • Hippeastrum 'Star of Holland', red flowers with white markings
  • Hippeastrum 'Lady Jane', semi-double salmon pink flowers
  • Hippeastrum 'Red Rival', bright red flowers
  • Hippeastrum 'Double Dragon', deep red, double flowers
  • Hippeastrum 'Spartacus', white withe red flashes and white stripe on each petal
  • Hippeastrum 'Polar Belle', white, double flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Amadeus Candy', white, pink tinged, double flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Double Record', white with flashes of red, double flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Red Glory', bright red, double flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Pink Glory', light pink white flashes of white, double flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Aquaro', white with flashes of pink, double flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Giant Amadeus', withe with light flashes of pink-orange, double flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Splash', red with white throat, double flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Sweet Nymph', pastel pink, double flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Double King', red with white strip, double flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Celica', orange-red, double flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Akiko', bright white, double flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Cherry Nymph', cherry red, double flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Mont Blanc', clear white, single flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Summertime', pink, double flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Orange Souvereign', orange flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Liberty', deep red flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Lemon Star', white-lemon-green flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Picasso', white, fringed pink flower
  • Hippeastrum 'Serenity', salmon pink with a white bar flower
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Awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit

  • Hippeastrum papilio, unusual white flowers with deep red streaks and a touch of green

Propagation Notes

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Fresh Seed
Flowering
Spring Mid
Seed Collecting
Summer Late
Sowing
Spring Early
Material Preparation

Pick the ripe brown capsules off and place in a paper bag or lay out on a tray to dry thoroughly. The capsules will open and release the paper seed. Clean the seed and store in a cool dark place. 

Viability:-  2 - 6 months (only about 50% germination after 6 months)

Seeds/gram:-

 

Propagating Mix

Premium Seed Raising Mix

Treatment

Sow seed, cover with mix and lightly with fine gravel, water in.  Place on 21°C heated bed with misters. Maintain a hothouse temperature around 21 - 24°C at plant level and hothouse environment between 75 - 95% humidity where possible. Spray fortnightly with fungicide and every 4 weeks with Seasol. 

Viable seeds/gram:- 

Germination time:-   2 - 4 weeks (80-100%)

Pricking out:-           4 - 6 weeks after germination

Tube Mix:-                Premium Potting Mix 

 

 

Notes

Seedlings will take 5-6 years before flowering

Bulblets
Flowering
Spring Mid
Division
Winter
Material Preparation

Once the clump has died down for the winter and become dormant, dig up the clump and gently prise off the smaller bulbs from around the mother plant. Clean off the soil and store in a cool, dark place. Or pot up immediately.

Viability:-             100%

Bulbs/kilogram:-

Propagating Mix

Premium Potting Soil

Treatment

Plant bulbs, pointy end up, leaving approximately a third of the top above mix level. Place outside in warmer climates or cold house in cooler climates to maintain a temperature around 21-25oC. Ensure they are not over watered as the bulbs will rot.

Viable bulbs/kg.:-    

Germination time:-      

Pot Mix:-                  Premium Potting Mix