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Amaryllis belladonna var. alba (Jersey lily)
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0.8m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Amaryllis belladonna var. alba
Other names
Amaryllis belladonna 'Alba', Jersey lily, Bella donna lily, White flowered amaryllis
Genus
Amaryllis Amaryllis
Species
A. belladonna var. alba - A. belladonna var. alba is a bulbous perennial with huge scented, white, funnel-shaped flowers atop tall, upright stems in late summer to early autumn. Long, strap-shaped leaves develop after flowering.
Amaryllis belladonna var. alba is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Soft fragrance.
Habit
Erect
Toxicity
Ingestion can cause stomach upset.
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Autumn; Green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Narcissus bulb fly , Slugs Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Narcissus bulb fly , Slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Amaryllis belladonna var. alba (Jersey lily) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation
Plant in spring or late summer just below the soil. Should be a moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Protect with a dry mulch over winter. Protect leaves from frost.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Amaryllis belladonna var. alba
Other names
Amaryllis belladonna 'Alba', Jersey lily, Bella donna lily, White flowered amaryllis
Genus
Amaryllis Amaryllis
Species
A. belladonna var. alba - A. belladonna var. alba is a bulbous perennial with huge scented, white, funnel-shaped flowers atop tall, upright stems in late summer to early autumn. Long, strap-shaped leaves develop after flowering.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Soft fragrance.
Habit
Erect
Toxicity
Ingestion can cause stomach upset.
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Green in Autumn; Green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Narcissus bulb fly , Slugs
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Amaryllis belladonna var. alba (Jersey lily) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor
Cultivation
Plant in spring or late summer just below the soil. Should be a moderately fertile, well-drained soil. Protect with a dry mulch over winter. Protect leaves from frost.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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