Hardy Amaryllis Bulb (Hippeastrum x johnsonii) - 1 bulb
- Scientific:
- Hippeastrum x johnsonii
- Bulbs/Pack:
- 1 medium sized bulb
- Planting Time:
- avoid planting in extreme heat or cold
- Shipping Period:
- when available
- Bloom Type:
- red and white striped
- Bloom Period:
- late spring
- Bloom Size:
- softball sized
- Zones:
- 7-10
- Color:
- red with white stripes
- Planting Depth:
- plant with neck just above soil
- Soil:
- any but not in standing water
- Fragrance:
- excellent and slightly spicy
- Light:
- full sun to part shade
- Height:
- 10"-24"
- Reliability:
- very reliable
Description
Hippeastrum x johnsonii

Many amaryllis perform well along the coastal regions, but few match this bulb in its ability to withstand cold temperatures and poor soils. One of the most exciting and underutilized garden bulbs is the hardy amaryllis (Hippeastrum x johnsonii). Thanks to mass marketing over the nation, most of us only think of amaryllis only as forced product for Christmas, but many Houstonians and avid gardeners along the Gulf Coast and in California know that amaryllis will come back for them each year as perennials! Moving into colder regions, and in some areas even Zone 7, gardeners are well aware of one amaryllis that over winters - the April/May blooming red and white striped garden amaryllis found in many heirloom gardens.

It is believed to be the first hybrid amaryllis with a history dating back to the late 1700's, and gardeners in Texas who have had them form massive clumps with an explosion of red color would still say they are the best hybrid on the market. Even in such large clumps, the bloom capacity is not hindered in any way. The striking red trumpet shaped blooms with their white stripes are show stoppers in every sense of the word.

Johnson's amaryllis is another name for this bulb, in honor of the hybridizer and English watch maker, Mr. Johnson. The flower, especially in areas such as New Orleans and other Gulf Coast cities, is known as the St Joseph's lily.

How cold can they get?
Hint: if you lean in close enough, you will catch a slight spicy fragrance that is simply the icing on the cake, and makes these gorgeous blooms amazing as cut flowers.

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