Plants in genus hippeastrum
Hippeastrum 'Candy Floss'
Hippeastrum 'Candy Floss' is a symphony variety of Amaryllis, celebrated for its enormous trumpet-shaped rosy pink blooms with darker accents. This fast-growing perennial bulb thrives in USDA zones 9-10 and can be forced indoors for winter decor. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, disliking soggy conditions.
Hippeastrum 'Red Lion'
Hippeastrum 'Red Lion' is a winter-blooming perennial bulb known for its saturated red blooms with grooved petals. It attracts butterflies and bees and can be grown both indoors and outdoors. This plant prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained, rich organic soil.
Hippeastrum 'Picotee'
Hippeastrum 'Picotee' is a winter-blooming perennial bulb with pure white blossoms edged in bright red. It produces multiple buds per stem, reaching heights of 18 to 24 inches. This plant attracts butterflies and bees and thrives in full sun to part shade with moderately moist, well-drained soil. It is a striking addition to any garden with its vibrant blooms.
Hippeastrum 'Santiago'
Hippeastrum 'Santiago' is a tropical perennial bulb known for its striking ruby red and white striped, trumpet-shaped blooms. These fragrant flowers are long-lasting and can produce multiple buds per stem. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moderately moist, well-drained organic soil. After blooming, it's recommended to remove spent flowers to encourage further growth.
Hippeastrum 'Nymph'
Hippeastrum 'Nymph' is a tropical perennial bulb known for its creamy white double to triple petals. It produces multiple buds per stem and can be forced indoors for winter decoration. This plant thrives in full sun outdoors in USDA zones 9 to 10 and prefers bright indirect light indoors. It dislikes soggy soil, making well-drained conditions essential for its growth.
Hippeastrum 'Minerva'
Hippeastrum 'Minerva' is a winter-blooming perennial bulb with large red-edged blooms and white midlines. It attracts butterflies and bees and thrives in bright indirect sunlight indoors or full sun to partial shade outdoors. This plant prefers rich, well-drained soil and moderate moisture.
Hippeastrum 'Blossom Peacock'
Hippeastrum 'Blossom Peacock' is a stunning perennial known for its large, fragrant, bicolor red and white flowers. Growing up to 20 inches tall, this plant thrives in well-drained soils and partial sun, providing nectar for native bumblebees. It is maintenance-free and ideal for adding a splash of color to gardens.