Ritterstern (Amaryllis) 'Cherry Nymph' - 1 Stück - LumiBlumi

Amaryllis 'Cherry Nymph' - 1 piece

CHF 17.00

Amaryllis 'Cherry Nymph' - 1 piece

Name: Amaryllis 'Cherry Nymph' - 1 piece
Brand: Hippeastrum
Price: 17.00 CHF
Availability: OutOfStock

Hippeastrum (Double Galaxy Group) 'Cherry Nymph'

CHF 17.00

Almost fully double, ruffled flowers
Bright, shimmering cherry red
Flowers indoors in January and February
About 45–55 cm tall, with strong stems
Hardly any scent, but long-lasting flowers

'Cherry Nymph' belongs to the Nymph series and produces almost fully double, ruffled flowers in bright cherry red. The thick stems carry the weight of the flowers well. In January and February it is a glowing centrepiece for the table and sideboard.

About this variety

The flowers of 'Cherry Nymph' are densely filled with petals and slightly wavy. Their red has a silky sheen that comes into its own in candlelight. Several flowers open one after another on each stalk. Up close you keep discovering new details in the markings and colour. Especially in the dark season, so much colour in a small space is a real joy.

At about 45–55 cm, it stays manageable and suits tables and windowsills. Next to 'Nymph' in white with red markings, or among fir sprigs and cones, it looks especially festive. A heavy cover pot gives it stability. In a cool guest room at 16 to 18 °C, the flowers also last longer. A conservatory is a good spot too, as long as it stays frost-free.

It is lovely in the vase too, as the double flowers last a long time. It has hardly any scent and is of no value to pollinators. If you care for the bulb in summer, you can bring it into flower again next winter. A strip of tape around the end of the stem stops it from curling. A small stick inside the hollow stem stops it bending under the weight.

Planting

Pot the bulb between October and January in a pot only slightly larger than the bulb itself. A third to half of the bulb stays above the soil. Water well once, then sparingly until the flower stalk appears. A bright, warm spot at about 20 °C brings flowers after six to ten weeks.

Care

Turn the pot every few days so the stalk grows straight. Once flowering is over, leave the foliage, water it into the summer and feed it every two weeks. From August stop watering and give the bulb a rest so that it flowers again in winter. The bulb is toxic and should be kept out of reach of children and pets.

Specifications

Botanical name: Hippeastrum (Double Galaxy Group) 'Cherry Nymph'
Genus: Amaryllis
Class: Fully double
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Red
Fragrant: No
Flowering time: January, February
Flowering season: Late winter, Winter
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Habit: Upright
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Pot and container, Cutting garden
Soil type: Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Water needs: Medium
Planting time: October, November, December, January
Planting depth: Bulb one third to half above the soil
Spacing: 35–50 cm
Number per m²: 4
Hardiness in Switzerland: Not hardy, overwinter frost-free
Hardiness by location: Not hardy, overwinter frost-free
Hardiness zone (USDA): 8–10
Overwintering note: Tolerates brief light frost. Harder or longer frost requires a sheltered spot or frost-free overwintering.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Not attractive to pollinators
Deer and rodent resistant: No
Edible: Not edible
Toxicity: Not edible and possibly harmful. Keep away from children and pets.
RHS hardiness: H2