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Amaryllis belladonna (Jersey lily)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Amaryllis belladonna
Other names
Naked ladies, Brunsvigia rosea, Brunsvigia rosea 'Minor, Coburgia belladonna, Amaryllis rosea, Jersey lily
Genus
Amaryllis Amaryllis
Species
A. belladonna - A. belladonna is an erect, bulbous perennial with sturdy, purple-flushed stems bearing fleshy, strap-shaped, dark green leaves and, in autumn, umbels of fragrant, funnel-shaped, pink flowers blooming before the leaves emerge.
Amaryllis belladonna is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Soft fragrance.
Habit
Erect
Toxicity
Ingestion can cause severe stomach upset. Handle with gloves. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Autumn; Dark-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Red spider mites and aphid may be a problem if grown under glass.
Specific pests
Narcissus bulb fly , Slugs Narcissus bulb fly , Slugs
General care
Pruning
Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Amaryllis belladonna (Jersey lily) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in spring or late summer in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Plant bulb just below the soil surface. Protect from frost. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added leaf mould and sharp sand in full light. Water moderately and feed monthly in growth.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Amaryllis belladonna
Other names
Naked ladies, Brunsvigia rosea, Brunsvigia rosea 'Minor, Coburgia belladonna, Amaryllis rosea, Jersey lily
Genus
Amaryllis Amaryllis
Species
A. belladonna - A. belladonna is an erect, bulbous perennial with sturdy, purple-flushed stems bearing fleshy, strap-shaped, dark green leaves and, in autumn, umbels of fragrant, funnel-shaped, pink flowers blooming before the leaves emerge.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Soft fragrance.
Habit
Erect
Toxicity
Ingestion can cause severe stomach upset. Handle with gloves. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Autumn; Dark-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Red spider mites and aphid may be a problem if grown under glass.
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Remove leaves only after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Amaryllis belladonna (Jersey lily) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Mediterranean, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in spring or late summer in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Plant bulb just below the soil surface. Protect from frost. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added leaf mould and sharp sand in full light. Water moderately and feed monthly in growth.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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