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Family: Amaryllidaceae
(am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) Genus: Sprekelia (sprek-EL-ee-uh) Species: formosissima (for-mo-SIS-ee-muh) Synonym:Amaryllis formosissima Synonym:Hippeastrum formosissimum
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Category BulbsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage SmoothFoliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Spacing 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)Hardiness 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) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color RedBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |