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Amaryllis 'Orange Sovereign'

CHF 28.95

Amaryllis 'Orange Sovereign'

Name: Amaryllis 'Orange Sovereign'
Brand: Hippeastrum
Price: 28.95 CHF
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Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Orange Sovereign'

CHF 28.95

Even, bright orange
Fine golden sheen on the petals
Velvety, star-shaped flowers around 16 cm
Flowers from December to February
About 45–55 cm tall

'Orange Sovereign' is a long-valued amaryllis in a colour that is rare in winter: an even, bright, warm orange. The large, star-shaped flowers have velvety petals with a golden sheen. From December to February it brings warmth to any home.

About this variety

Orange is an exception among amaryllis, and 'Orange Sovereign' shows it at its finest. The flowers glow in a clear, warm tone without stripes or spots. When the light catches them, the velvety petals gleam slightly golden. The flowers are star-shaped and large, and several open one after another on a stem.

At 45–55 cm tall, the variety suits the windowsill, coffee table or conservatory. It looks especially at home in rooms with wood, terracotta or warm textiles. Combine it with orange branches, dried orange slices or copper for a warm, natural decoration away from the classic reds.

In the vase the flower lasts a long time and adds a cheerful splash of colour to bouquets. The variety is robust and needs little care. Give it light, water and feed after flowering and you will see it flower again next winter. In the short days between December and February, the warm orange looks like a piece of sunshine on the windowsill and recalls a late summer evening.

Planting

Plant the bulb between October and January in a pot with a 2–3 cm margin around the bulb. The top half to a third stays above the soil so the bulb does not rot. A bright, warm windowsill is ideal. Keep the soil only slightly moist until growth starts, then water more. Turn the pot now and then so the stem grows straight.

Care

For the bulb to flower again next year, leave the leaves after flowering and give the plant water and liquid feed until summer. From August stop watering and put the pot somewhere cool and dry. After about eight to ten weeks of rest, bring it back into the warmth. Please note that all parts of the plant are toxic: not edible, keep away from children and pets.

Specifications

Botanical name: Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Orange Sovereign'
Genus: Amaryllis
Class: Single flower
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Orange
Flower size: 16 cm
Flowering time: December, January, February
Flowering season: Winter, Late winter
Foliage colour: Dark green
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Habit: Cushion- / clump-forming
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Pot and container, Cutting garden
Soil type: Chalky, Clay, 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: One per pot, 2–3 cm from the rim
Number per m²: 4
Hardiness in Switzerland: Not hardy, overwinter frost-free
Hardiness by location: Not hardy, overwinter frost-free
Hardiness zone (USDA): 9–10
Overwintering note: Tolerates brief light frost. Harder or longer frost requires a sheltered spot or frost-free overwintering.
For containers: Well suited to containers
Container note: Grow in a sufficiently large container with drainage holes and good drainage.
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