Hippeastrum ‘Santiago’

Hippeastrum 'Santiago' has gorgeous white and red striped flowers with green throats.

Hippeastrum ‘Santiago’ has gorgeous white and red striped, fragrant flowers with green throats. 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 First Size bulb will have 1-2 flowering stems.

Common Name:  Amaryllis - [Spring 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

Class:  Semi-evergreen

Type:  Tender

Bloom Time:  Fall - Winter

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

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