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Hippeastrum, Amaryllis 'Benfica'

Hippeastrum

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Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Aptos, California

Day Valley, California

Rio del Mar, California

Palm Coast, Florida

Austin, Texas

Coppell, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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(Zone 8a) | January 2010 | positive

The darkest red Amaryllis I have ever seen. Huge, Tall, and very dark red.

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WNYwillieB
Buffalo, NY (Zone 6a) | May 2009 | positive

The darkest red Amaryllis I have ever seen. Huge, Tall, and very dark red.

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