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Amaryllis 'Lemon Star' - 1 piece

CHF 17.90

Amaryllis 'Lemon Star' - 1 piece

Name: Amaryllis 'Lemon Star' - 1 piece
Brand: Hippeastrum
Price: 17.90 CHF
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Hippeastrum (Diamond Group) 'Lemon Star'

CHF 17.90

Pale lemon yellow, rare in amaryllis
Apple-green to chartreuse centre
Flowers about 18 cm across
Flowers indoors from December to March
About 50–60 cm tall, flowers freely

Yellow is rare in amaryllis, and 'Lemon Star' comes very close to it. Its flowers are pale lemon yellow with an apple-green centre and look fresh and bright. This variety from the Diamond group flowers freely and brings light to grey winter days.

About this variety

The colour of 'Lemon Star' lies between cream, lemon and pale green. Broad petals with smooth edges form a clear star, with a stronger green glowing in the centre. The result looks more like spring than Christmas. The flowers open in several directions on the stalk and so look beautiful from every side. Even the plump bud on the stalk builds anticipation, as it opens a little further each day.

At about 50–60 cm tall, it suits the windowsill or the conservatory. Next to green plants, white orchids or blue hyacinths, the soft yellow stands out well. You decide when it flowers by choosing the planting date. A combination with ivy or small ferns around the edge of the pot also looks lovely. A covering of moss or gravel hides the soil and makes everything look neat.

Cut, it brings an unusual, bright tone to bouquets. Scent and bees are not an issue. About six to twelve weeks pass between planting and flowering. This makes it suitable for people with little time for plant care, too. A single bulb also makes a lovely present for hosts during Advent.

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

Keep the soil slightly moist while it is flowering, but never wet. A cooler spot at night extends the flowering period. Afterwards keep caring for and feeding the foliage, then from August keep it dry and let it rest. As all parts of the plant are toxic, keep the pot out of reach of children and pets.

Specifications

Botanical name: Hippeastrum (Diamond Group) 'Lemon Star'
Genus: Amaryllis
Class: Single flower
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Yellow, Green
Flower size: 18 cm
Flowering time: December, January, February, March
Flowering season: Winter, Late winter
Foliage colour: Dark green
Height: 55 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.
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