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Cyrtanthus mackenii cream-white-flowered

Cyrtanthus mackenii Cream White
Flame lily

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Value-for-money
Rare white Amaryllis, which brings sweetness and poetry to indoor pots or on a balcony.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -4°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time July to September
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Description

Cyrtanthus mackenii cream-white-flowered is a beautiful and rare bulblet with white flowers that is perfect for creating beautiful potted plants.

 

In July, this Cyrtanthus mackenii forms a rosette of dark green, striped, arching leaves and develops a long stem (about 50cm (20in)) topped with 5 to 8 open trumpet-shaped white flowers, each measuring 5cm (2in) long. The bulbs produce bulbils every year, which grow quickly and will eventually fill the pot with flowers.

Originally from South Africa, this amaryllis is not frost resistant. It is preferable to grow it in a pot using a mixture of one-third garden soil, compost (or good potting soil), turf, and sand. Indoors, place the pot near a south-facing window or in a conservatory, and outdoors, in full sun.

Tip: Add tomato fertilizer at the beginning of the flowering period. The high potassium content promotes flower development.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time July to September
Flower size 5 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Botanical data

Genus

Cyrtanthus

Species

mackenii

Cultivar

Cream White

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Other common names

Flame lily

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Cyrtanthus mackenii cream-white-flowered should be planted in a pot at the beginning of spring. Bury the bulbs three-quarters of the way into a mixture of equal parts compost, turf, and sand. Place in a very bright location indoors or on a balcony during the warmer season. Water moderately in spring and summer, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Apply liquid fertilizer every 15 days and tomato fertilizer at the start of flowering. This Cyrtanthus does not like to be disturbed, so repot only every 4 years. In winter, stop watering and fertilizing as soon as the foliage has withered, except to prevent complete drying of the bulbs. Place the pot at a temperature of 10°C (50°F) for dormancy.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May
Planting depth 10 cm

Intended location

Type of use Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -4°C (USDA zone 9b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 10 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil moisture Moist soil, Rich - Well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Needs to be stored
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