Amaryllis 'Ackermanii'

Hippeastrum

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum)
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Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage
Deciduous
This plant is resistant to deer
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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Panama City, Florida

Stuart, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Raleigh, North Carolina

Lexington, South Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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negative
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Lexington, SC | September 2009 | positive

got this plant from a friend - multiplies like crazy in the sunny, sandy site I chose. Don't know best time to dig bulbs and replant, b...Read More

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Raleigh, NC (Zone 7b) | May 2008 | positive

Excerpt from Plant Delights catalog: There are many plants parading around under the moniker H. x johnsonii. Most of the plants actually ...Read More

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