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

amaryllis' 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

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Amaryllidaceae

    • Synonyms

      amaryllis' Star of Holland'

  • skullToxicity

    All parts may cause a mild stomach upset if ingested. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H2

  • sunLight

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    No pruning required

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Patio & Container Plants

  • sproutPropogation

    • 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

  • insectPests

    Bulb scale mite and narcissus bulb fly may be a problem

  • microbeDiseases

    Generally disease free