Hippeastrum, Amaryllis 'Charisma'

Hippeastrum

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Danger
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
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Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Fruit Shape
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Fruit Size
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
White/Near White
Fruit Colors
Mid Summer
Mid Fall
Growing Habit
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Disease Resistance
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Bulbs
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

GARBERVILLE, California

San Diego, California

San Leandro, California

Orange Park, Florida

Palm Coast, Florida

Olathe, Kansas

Cut Off, Louisiana

Pride, Louisiana

Gardiner, Maine

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Kannapolis, North Carolina

Albion, Pennsylvania

Collierville, Tennessee

Coppell, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Kirkland, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Coppell, TX (Zone 8a) | September 2009 | positive

I planted one bulb of A. Charisma and one of A. Exposure several years ago. They have flourished and multiplied to become a patch of each...Read More

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Palm Coast, FL (Zone 9a) | March 2007 | positive

It does look as if cherry kool aid was splashed on the flower. Charisma and Showmaster look like step sisters, so similar in form and pattern.

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Jones Creek, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2006 | neutral

this is one of the standard Large Amaryllis that's almost a two tone. It has upper petals of a pale Raspberry and lower petals of White a...Read More

J
Tyler, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2005 | positive

The Amaryllis are in full bloom here. I have them all over the flower beds. I plant the bulb half way in the grown and put a lot of com...Read More

K
(Zone 8a) | January 2005 | positive

Really incredible color and marking on this one. Beautiful in every respect. Highly recommended!

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K
L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) | October 2004 | positive

Brilliant cherry Kool-Aid color.

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