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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.3m
max. spread |
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0.4m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
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This plant
is toxic! |
Botanical name: Hippeastrum 'Apple Blossom'
Other names: Amaryllis 'Apple Blossom'
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Genus: Hippeastrum
Variety or cultivar: 'Apple Blossom' _ 'Apple Blossom' is a large, tender, bulbous perennial with long, strap-shaped leaves and, from winter into spring, an upright stem bearing two to six, large, funnel-shaped, pink-flushed white flowers.
Hippeastrum 'Apple Blossom' is: Deciduous
Flower: White, Pink in Spring; Pink, White in Winter
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Winter
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity: Any part of the plant may cause stomach upset if ingested
Hippeastrum 'Apple Blossom' (Amaryllis 'Apple Blossom') will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Conservatory, Containers, Indoor
Cultivation: Plant bulb, burying only one third of its depth in compost in autumn and water in. Once leaves start to appear, water regularly. Keep in bright conditions but avoid direct sunlight with a temperature ranging between 15-18°C.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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| Soil drainage: |
Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Indoor heated (H1) |
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