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Hippeastrum Celica - Amaryllis

Hippeastrum Celica
Amaryllis, Knight's-star-lily

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Very beautiful bulb that I quickly put in a pot, in the garage. As soon as it starts to sprout, I will bring it inside, hoping that it does so before Christmas to fully enjoy it for the holidays.

Gisele , 09/11/2021

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Value-for-money
An amaryllis with double red-orange flowers. In size 36+ for more flowers.
Flower size
16 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -1°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time January to April, October to December
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Flowering time January to May, November to December
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Description

Hippeastrum 'Celica' is a novelty. It bears red and orange double flowers. They are usually grouped in fours at the top of the main stem. The shape of the flowers is reminiscent of some lilies. The green foliage is formed of long narrow strips.

Amaryllis bulbs bloom approximately 6 to 8 weeks after planting, depending on the ambient temperature.

Keep the pot in a well-lit place. Keep it warm if you want to speed up flowering, or in a cooler room at 10°C (50°F) to slow it down. Adding fertiliser is unnecessary before flowering, but necessary afterwards to replenish the bulb's reserves.

The size 34+ indicates an important bulb reserve, resulting in exceptional flowering..

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time January to May, November to December
Flower size 16 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Botanical data

Genus

Hippeastrum

Cultivar

Celica

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Other common names

Amaryllis, Knight's-star-lily

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

You can plant amaryllis bulbs from October to the end of April. Choose a pot that is not too large (one or two cm larger than the size of the bulb). Place a layer of drainage at the bottom. Mix half potting soil, half garden soil. Only bury the bulb halfway. Place the pot in a warm and bright place. Water sparingly until the stem appears. Then water daily. Your bulbs will bloom 6 to 8 weeks later.

If you choose multiple bulbs, plant them with a two-week interval to enjoy their beauty all winter.

After flowering, cut off the faded flowers and let the leaves continue to grow. Continue to water regularly and give them indoor plant fertiliser every 15 days. This is the time when the bulb rebuilds itself to prepare for next year's flowers. After 4 to 6 months, forget about your potted plants, and let them rest for about 3 months in a sheltered place. You can then remove the faded leaves, repot in fresh soil, and start a new growing cycle.

 

Planting period

Recommended planting time January to April, October to December

Intended location

Type of use Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -1°C (USDA zone 10a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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