Hippeastrum, Amaryllis 'Minerva'

Hippeastrum

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Phoenix, Arizona

Alameda, California

GARBERVILLE, California

San Diego, California

San Leandro, California

Brooksville, Florida

Miami, Florida

Niceville, Florida

Palm Coast, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Alpharetta, Georgia

Cordele, Georgia

Norcross, Georgia

Echo, Louisiana

Madison, Mississippi

Kure Beach, North Carolina

Missouri City, Texas

Spring, Texas

Kirkland, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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J
Logansport, IN | March 2013 | positive

While the gaudy or festive coloring may be a bit difficult for some people, this variety displays extraordinary vigor and a distinctive s...Read More

G
Richland, MI (Zone 5b) | June 2008 | positive

Happily growing in Miami, either potted or in the ground. Mine are potted.

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

This cultivar is easy to find, and an old reliable standard.

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