Amaryllis' Star of Holland' Hippeastrum 'Star of Holland'

ABOUT
'Star of Holland' is a bulbous perennial with dark green strap-shaped leaves and umbels of funnel-shaped, white-throated scarlet flowers to 15cm across, borne on stems to 45cm in height
About this plant
Names
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Synonyms
amaryllis' Star of Holland'
Toxicity
All parts may cause a mild stomach upset if ingested. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H2
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning
No pruning required
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by seed sown as fresh as possible in a temperature of 16-18°C. Seeds can be started in John Innes seed compost and seedlings potted on using John Innes No 2 with the addition of extra sharp sand or grit. Grow in individual small pots, potting on periodically during the spring-summer season of vigorous growth into slightly larger pots as the young plants develop or each time the pot becomes well filled with roots. Keep plants growing actively, in moderate warmth, allowing no periods of dormancy. Cultivars will not come true from seed; an alternative method of propagation is to remove offsets in autumn
Pests
Bulb scale mite and narcissus bulb fly may be a problem
Diseases
Generally disease free