Mamabluestem's Hippeastrum 'Red Lion' Amaryllis x 1 Blooming
Plant: Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) | Variety: Red Lion
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Purchased 1/2 price @ Home Depot. Already growing and looks like might bloom for January bloom day!
Bold, bright red. A holiday favorite.
Bulb size: 32-34 cm in circumference
Each bulb will produce 2-3 stems and 4-6 flowers per stem
Grows to an average of 20 inches in height
Flowering time is 7-9 weeks
Preparation for Planting
The base and roots of the bulb should be placed in lukewarm water for a few hours. Remember, if you cannot plant the bulbs immediately after receiving them, store them at a cool temperature between 40-50 degrees F.
Placement and Watering
Plant the bulb, or place the potted bulb in a warm place with direct light since heat is necessary for the development of the stems. The ideal temperature is 68 to 70 degrees F. Water sparingly until the stem appears, then, as the bud and leaves appear, gradually water more. At this point, the stem will grow rapidly and flowers will develop after it has reached full growth.
Flowering Period
Bulbs will flower in 7-10 weeks as a general rule. In winter the flowering time will be longer than in spring. Set up your planting schedule between October and April with this in mind. To achieve continuous bloom, plant at intervals of 2 weeks for stunning color in your home or garden
After-Bloom Care
After-Flowering. After the amaryllis has stopped flowering, it can be made to flower again. Cut the old flowers from the stem after flowering, and when the stem starts to sag, cut it back to the top of the bulb.
Leaf Growth and Development. Continue to water and fertilize as normal all summer, or for at least 5-6 months, allowing the leaves to fully develop and grow. When the leaves begin to yellow, which normally occurs in the early fall, cut the leaves back to about 2 inches from the top of the bulb and remove the bulb from the soil.
Bulb Storage. Clean the bulb and place it in a cool (40-50 deg. F), dark place such as the crisper of your refrigerator for a minimum of 6 weeks. Caution: Do not store amaryllis bulbs in a refrigerator that contains apples, this will sterilize the bulbs. Store the bulbs for a minimum of 6 weeks.
Plant Again. After 6 weeks you may remove bulbs whenever you would like to plant them. Plant bulbs 8 weeks before you would like them to bloom.
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Mamabluestem's Hippeastrum 'Red Lion' Amaryllis Care Instructions
Amaryllis 'Red Lion' normally grows to a mature height of 75.0 cm (that's 2.44 feet imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (5a) is not within the ideal known range for Amaryllis 'Red Lion'. The recommended range is between Zone 10 and 11. You may have to reassess this planting for suitability in your garden.
More information about Hippeastrum 'Red Lion' Amaryllis is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Hippeastrum 'Red Lion' Amaryllis Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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05 Jan 2012
Blooming day 10 Catching up with myself
Maybe Minerva will hurry up and bloom for the 15th?
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26 Dec 2011
Established day 0


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