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Splash Amaryllis features huge, double cherry-red petals with wide white center streaks painted to the tips. The more refined pointed petals evoke the looks of a garden lily giving this amaryllis an artistic effect. With blooms 7-8" wide Splash Amaryllis is a must have to grow indoors and for cut flowers. Pot them starting late October for a extraordinary display. (Hippeastrum hybrid ‘Splash’)
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
20-24" tall x 9-12" wide. Splash Amaryllis features huge, decorative flowers with a fully double row of bi-colored petals. The cherry-red and crisp-white blooms are impressive in size and appearance making your home feel vibrant and energized. Multiple flowers on long stems create stunning bouquets. Amaryllis are so easy to grow, pot bulbs in containers wide enough to accommodate the fleshy roots, at least six inches in diameter. Bulbs can be planted form late October into the early winter months for continuous blooms well into spring. Gardeners in frost-free climates can grow amaryllis in the garden. Bulbs will bloom year after year given proper care.
Planting Amaryllis: Choose a standard size flower pot, so the large bulb has approx. 1" around sides and at bottom. (These bulbs do not need much root space.) Use soil, or a mixture of soil, peat and perlite. (Do not use pine bark.) Place bulb so top inch or so of bulb sticks up out of the soil. Place the pot with your freshly-planted bulb on top of the refrigerator, radiator, or other spot that provides 'bottom heat' to encourage quicker sprouting.
Watering: Water sparingly until the sprout is well out of the bulb. Once sprout appears, water regularly, but do not overwater. Your amaryllis will grow quickly and produce its spectacular huge flowers. Remember to keep turning the pot regularly to make the stalk grow straight, as they have a tendency to grow and bend towards the light. Once in flower, it's best to keep plant out of direct sunlight to keep the blooms from fading. Simply remove each flower as it begins to pale. Your bulb will produce several flowers.
Aftercare: When all flowers are gone, cut off the tubular flower stems near the top of the bulb, leaving the foliage to continue growing. Water as usual and apply water-soluble fertilizer every four weeks. In spring, after danger of frost, sink the Amaryllis pot in the garden in a sunny place for the summer. Continue to fertilize. At the end of the summer, place the pot on its side and allow the soil to dry out. Cut off the dry leaves, and in about six weeks repot your bulb in fresh potting soil and start the growing cycle all over again.
Growing Amaryllis Outdoors: In USDA zones 9-11, amaryllis can be planted outdoors in the garden. Florida, southern Georgia, Texas, and much of the west coast provide an adequate, frost-free climate for Amaryllis. Plant bulbs in October in loose, well-drained soil. Set bulbs with the upper third sticking out above the soil line. Water the bulbs in and begin fertilizing after the leaves appear. When cared for properly, bulbs will flower for many years to come.
More Information
SKU
AM011314
Foliage
Long, slender, strap-shaped leaves.
Common Name
Splash Amaryllis Bulb
Botanical Name
Hippeastrum Splash
Flower Color
Red, White
Flower Size
Up to 8" flowers
Days To Bloom
6-12 weeks after planting.
Bloom Time
Winter: 6-12 weeks after planting.
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
20-24" tall
Advantages
Easy To Grow, Good For Forcing, Plants For Small Spaces
Item Package Size
Bag of 1
Bulb Size
34 cm
Ships As
Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Additional Information
Hardy in zones 9-11.
Zones
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Item Unit
Bulb
Planting Time
Fall, Winter
Planting Depth
Place bulb so top inch or so of bulb sticks up out of the soil.
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada
No
Planting & Care
Getting Started When Your Bulbs Arrive
Open the box right away and check the contents
Choose a standard size flower pot, so the large bulb has approximately 1" around the sides and at the bottom (these bulbs do not need much root space). Amaryllis do not need specific soil, however we suggest using soil, or a mixture of soil, peat and perlite (do not use pine bark, as it may encourage rot). Place the bulb so the top inch or so of the shoulders sticks up out of the soil (see below)
Shoulders above soil
Amaryllis can get top-heavy when they bloom, so a sturdy pot is best
Watering
Water very sparingly until the sprout is well out of the bulb. When first planted, place the pot in a sunny , and add "bottom heat" if possible. Many people do this by placing the pot on a radiator. Once the sprout appears, water regularly, but do not overwater. Overwatering is the quickest way to kill amaryllis. Your amaryllis will grow quickly and produce its spectacular huge flowers with minimal care.
Remember to keep turning the pot regularly to make the stalk grow straight, as they have a tendency to grow toward the light. Once the bulb is flowing, it is best to keep the plant out of direct sunlight. Your bulb will produce several flowers on each stalk and most will grow two or three stalks. Remove each flower as it fades.
Amaryllis Outdoors (Zones 9 - 11)
Photo courtesy of Floridata.com
Since these bulbs are tropical (native to South America), they can be grown beautifully outdoors in very warm and frost-free zones. This means from southern Georgia down through Florida, south Texas, and much of the Pacific coast. Planting time in these areas is usually September or October, and if the bed is well-cared for, the bulbs will stay in the ground and flower for years. If you'd like to propagate your amaryllis, our friends at Floridata.com have good Instructions.
After winter bloom, if you want to rebloom your amaryllis, it's quite simple. When blooms fade, cut off the tubular flower stems near the top of the bulb, leaving the foliage to continue growing.
Water as usual and apply water-soluble fertilizer every four weeks. Once spring arrives and frost is past, sink the Amaryllis pot in the garden in a sunny place. Continue to fertilize. At the end of the summer when frost threatens, simply pull the pot out of the ground, wash it out, and take it inside, and allow it to dry out completely in a warm dry place like a utility room. Once the leaves are dead and the bulb dry (usually 5 to 6 weeks), the bulb is ready for repotting. Simply cut off the dry leaves, and repot your bulb in fresh potting soil and start the growing cycle again.
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