Hippeastrum ‘Samba’
Hippeastrum 'Samba' will be the life of the party with dramatically pattered white and red flowers.
Hippeastrum ‘Samba’ will be the life of the party with dramatically pattered white and red flowers. Grow in a sunny location (usually in a pot) outside in summer. Fertilize well. Allow autumn frosts to hit the foliage then bring inside, chop off the leaves and allow to dry out in the dark. Give light and water when a bud or new foliage appears. Will bloom indoors in January and February. This Jumbo Size bulb will have 2-3 flowering stems.
Common Name: Amaryllis - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Amaryllidaceae (The Amaryllis Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-11
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Bloom Time: Fall - Winter
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Semi-evergreen
Type: Tender
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Dry summer, wettish winter regions of southern Brazil.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin: Central and South America, Garden Origin
