Hippeastrum vittatum

Size

ex 1.5L pots

Availability: Sold Out

£9.99

Description

Hippeastrum vittatum is a choice species Hippeastrum that although native to Bolivia is usually quoted as being from Peru. It is a variable species with some plants being predominantly white and others being more red. Our accession is predominantly red with each petal having a beautiful white central stripe giving it its characteristic star-like appearance. Many hybrids have been derived from this species but - to my mind - no hybrid can rival it. It may be smaller than some of the 'monster' Hippeastrum cultivars one encounters but its simple charm is hard to beat. An utterly beautiful member of the Amaryllid family.

Additional Information

Order	Asparagales
Family	Amaryllidaceae
Sub-Family	Amaryllidoideae
Synonyms	Amaryllis lineata, Amaryllis superba, Amaryllis vittata, Amaryllis vittata subsp. guarapuavae, Amaryllis vittata var. harrisoniae, Amaryllis vittata var. major, Amaryllis vittata var. tweedieana, Chonais vittata, Hippeastrum ambiguum var. tweedieanum, Hippeastrum vittatum var. harrisonianum, Hippeastrum vittatum var. latifolium
Geographical Origin	Bolivia
Cultivation	Usually grown indoors in a pot. Sandy well-drained soil
Eventual Height	50-60cm including flower spike
Eventual Spread	20-30cm: forming offsets
Hardiness	Tender but relatively cold-tolerant. Indoors is usual. Cold-tolerant in a frost-free glasshouse. Spring transplanted or plunged into a bed is a nice exotic touch and then bring inside again in autumn