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Amaryllis 'Quito' - 1 piece

CHF 17.90

Amaryllis 'Quito' - 1 piece

Name: Amaryllis 'Quito' - 1 piece
Brand: Hippeastrum
Price: 17.90 CHF
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Hippeastrum (Spider Group) 'Quito'

CHF 17.90

Spider-shaped flowers with narrow petals
Red with green and cream accents
Flowers up to about 22 cm
Flowers indoors in January and February
About 50–70 cm tall, often several stems

'Quito' is one of the Cybister types and has little in common with the classic trumpet shape. Its flowers consist of narrow, pointed petals in red with green and cream markings. The result is an airy, almost wild silhouette.

About this variety

The petals of 'Quito' are narrow and taper to a point, with space between them. Red dominates, with greenish and pale tones at the base and fine veins running through. Long pale filaments with golden-yellow anthers protrude well beyond the flower. The broad, glossy leaves usually appear during or after flowering and frame it in green. The strong, hollow stem grows astonishingly fast; sometimes you can see the progress almost daily.

At about 50–70 cm tall, it makes a striking sight on the windowsill. A simple, dark pot underlines its graphic form. It goes well with succulents, ferns or other unusual houseplants. For groups, several bulbs fit in a wide, shallow bowl. On a table at eye level, the flower shape shows to best effect.

Because it often produces several stems, flowering lasts a long time. In a vase, a single stem already looks very exotic. It has no scent. It is named after the capital of Ecuador; the wild form of the Cybister types comes from South America. Trim the stem a little every few days and give it fresh water. Especially after the holidays, when the decorations come down, it remains a bright spot.

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 thoroughly once, then sparingly until the flower stem appears. A bright, warm spot at about 20 °C brings flowers after six to ten weeks.

Care

Support the stem with a stake if needed, as the flowers become heavy. After flowering, cut the stem just above the bulb but leave the leaves, and keep watering and feeding. From August, the bulb needs a rest without water for the next flowering. Caution: the plant is poisonous, keep away from children and pets.

Specifications

Botanical name: Hippeastrum (Spider Group) 'Quito'
Genus: Amaryllis
Class: Single flower
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Red, Green, Cream
Flower size: 22 cm
Flowering time: January, February
Flowering season: Late winter, Winter
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 30 cm
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: 30–40 cm
Number per m²: 7
Hardiness in Switzerland: Not hardy, overwinter frost-free
Hardiness by location: Not hardy, overwinter frost-free
Hardiness zone (USDA): 9–10
Overwintering note: Not reliably hardy outdoors in Switzerland. Depending on the plant, lift tubers, bulbs or rhizomes in time or overwinter the container frost-free.
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
Edible: Not edible
Toxicity: Not edible and possibly harmful. Keep away from children and pets.