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- AMARYLLIS (Hippeastrum) (Hybrids are available in red, pink, white, salmon, and bicolors.) A. Flowering Characteristics Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) flowers in late spring (May) and lasts for 3-4 weeks. They are 24-36 inches tall. B. General Characteristics 1. Origin of species: South America 2. Common names: Dutch Amaryllis, South African Amaryllis 3. Geophyte organ: A tunicated bulb 4. Hardiness type: Tender III 5. Natural reproductive systems and growth and development requirements: Reproduces by seed and offsets and require a very warm (70 to 85F) - cool (45 to 55F) - high (70 to 85F) annual thermoperiodic cycle. 6. Primary uses: Beds, borders, exhibition bulbs, and cut flowers. C. Cultural Information 1. Bulb sizes: 24/26, 26/28, 28/30, 30/up cm, in circumference. 2. Planting density: 6-12 inches apart, 1-2 per sq. ft. Does very well when planted in clumps of 3 or more bulbs. 3. Planting depth: 8 inches to base of the bulb 4. Planting time: Fall or spring 5. Perennialization habit: 1990 USDA Climatic Zones 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 - - - - - M M P P - 6. Light requirements: Sunlight Full PM AM Shade (light reduction) only only 25% 50% XXXXXX 7. Moisture: Tolerates drought, but keep moist during active growing season. 8. Animal susceptibility: Not reported. D. Companion Plants: Alyssum, Arabis, Aster alpinus, Centaurea dealbata, Coreopsis, Digitalis, Gypsophila paniculata, Hemerocallis (yellow cvs.), Iris (rhizomatous white and yellow cvs.), Kniphofia (yellow cvs.), Peonies (white and yellow cvs.), Verbascum (white cvs.), Rhododendron spp. (deciduous and evergreen), Cotoneaster, Berberis, Acer palmatum, Deutzia gracilis, Weigela.
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