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Hippeastrum 'Christmas Star' (Amaryllis 'Christmas Star')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Hippeastrum 'Christmas Star'
Other names
Amaryllis 'Christmas Star'
Genus
Hippeastrum Hippeastrum
Variety or Cultivar
'Christmas Star' _ 'Christmas Star' is a tender, bulbous perennial with strap-shaped, dark green leaves and, in mid- to late winter, an upright stem bearing two to six, large, funnel-shaped, white-marked, red flowers with bright green throats.
Hippeastrum 'Christmas Star' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Any part of the plant may cause stomach upset if ingested
Flower
Flushed white, Red in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Bulb scale mite , Narcissus bulb fly Bulb scale mite , Narcissus bulb fly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation
Sow seed as soon as ripe with heat. Grow individually in small pots and repot regularly. Will not come true from seed; alternative method of propagation is to remove offsets in autumn.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Hippeastrum 'Christmas Star' (Amaryllis 'Christmas Star') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Indoor
Cultivation
Plant bulbs in autumn, burying one third of its depth in compost and water in. Once leaves start to appear, water regularly. Keep in bright conditions with morning sun but avoid direct, intense, afternoon sunlight. Best in temperatures ranging from 15-18C.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Hippeastrum 'Christmas Star'
Other names
Amaryllis 'Christmas Star'
Genus
Hippeastrum Hippeastrum
Variety or Cultivar
'Christmas Star' _ 'Christmas Star' is a tender, bulbous perennial with strap-shaped, dark green leaves and, in mid- to late winter, an upright stem bearing two to six, large, funnel-shaped, white-marked, red flowers with bright green throats.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect
Toxicity
Any part of the plant may cause stomach upset if ingested
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Colour
Flower
Flushed white, Red in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Bulb scale mite , Narcissus bulb fly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation
Sow seed as soon as ripe with heat. Grow individually in small pots and repot regularly. Will not come true from seed; alternative method of propagation is to remove offsets in autumn.
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
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Where to grow
Hippeastrum 'Christmas Star' (Amaryllis 'Christmas Star') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Conservatory, Containers, Indoor
Cultivation
Plant bulbs in autumn, burying one third of its depth in compost and water in. Once leaves start to appear, water regularly. Keep in bright conditions with morning sun but avoid direct, intense, afternoon sunlight. Best in temperatures ranging from 15-18C.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor unheated (H2), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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