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AMARYLLIS
Amaryllis are Waterwise Xeriscape and Drought Tolerant Plants
Amaryllis belladonna.

Amaryllis are Waterwise Xeriscape and Drought Tolerant Plants
Amaryllis belladonna foliage.

 Botanical Family AMARYLLIDACEAE
Genus AMARYLLIS
Species Amaryllis belladonna
Place of Origin South Africa (Cape of Good Hope region)
Height 80cm/2.5ft
Flower Colour Pink
Flowering Season Late Summer and Autumn (Fall)
Zones 8-11
Common Names Belladonna Lily, Naked Lady

Bulb
Amaryllis can begin flowering in late summer but they are generally considered to be autumn (fall) flowering bulbs. The large trumpet-shaped flowers range in colour from light to dark pink and are sweetly perfumed, although the fragrance may be overpowering to some. The thick, fleshy, strap-like leaves die down before the flowers appear and reappear a couple of months after the blooms have finished. The tall (60cm/2ft) strong burgundy flower stalks appear from the bare ground, each topped with 6 or more flowers per stem. Older bulbs can have as many as 28 individual blooms on a single flower stalk.

Amaryllis bulbs are best planted at the end of their flowering period. They prefer well-drained soil with a sunny to lightly shaded aspect. Position the large bulbs (up to 15cm/6in across) in deeply dug soil with their necks at soil level. To show the flowers to their best advantage, plant them in groups allowing 30cm/1ft between each bulb. Each bulb eventually forms a dense clump of foliage. The bulbs can be left undisturbed for several years until they become overcrowded and the blooms second-rate.

Amaryllis are high drought tolerant plants.
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