Belladonna lily Amaryllis belladonna











ABOUT
A. belladonna is a bulbous perennial with erect stems, each bearing an umbel of funnel-shaped, fragrant pink flowers to 10cm in length, which open in autumn before the narrowly strap-shaped leaves appear
About this plant
Names
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Synonyms
belladonna lily Jersey lily
Common names
Brunsvigia rosea 'Minor', Brunsvigia rosea
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. 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
H4
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning required
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden Gravel Garden Patio & Container Plants Mediterranean Climate Plants
Propogation
Propagate by seed, sowing them in containers in a cold frame when ripe or in the spring. Alternatively remove offsets in autumn
Pests
Bulbs damaged by large narcissus bulb fly. Aphids, mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem when grown under glass
Diseases
Generally disease free