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Amaryllis 'Papillio'

If I was to design an amaryllis, I think this would be it — with my two favourite contrasting colours crimson over soft equ-de-nil green.
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DELIVERY INFORMATION
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Direct Sow
Flowers/ Harvest

Details:

Type
Tender Perennial
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
December - February
Height
60cm (24in)
Common name
Amaryllis
Moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
Indoors
Cultivation
Plant with the bulb two thirds in, one third out of the soil. Or place in an amaryllis forcer with the roots in water.

Description

If I was to design an amaryllis, I think this would be it — with my two favourite contrasting colours crimson over soft equ-de-nil green. Can you fault it?

Care Tips

A tender bulb from Brazil which need to be grown inside in a bright, warm, sunny place. To make them last a second year, feed and water until the leaves die back and then allow to dry out and go dormant for about 8 weeks.