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Amaryllis 'Red Lion' - 1 piece

CHF 29.75

Amaryllis 'Red Lion' - 1 piece

Name: Amaryllis 'Red Lion' - 1 piece
Brand: Hippeastrum
Price: 29.75 CHF
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Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Red Lion'

CHF 29.75

Velvety, clear Christmas red
Flowers about 20 cm across
Often 2–3 stems with 4–6 flowers each
Flowers indoors from December to February
About 45–55 cm tall

'Red Lion' is the classic red amaryllis for Christmas. Its velvety flowers reach around 20 cm and glow deep red with a light green throat. One bulb often produces two to three stems with several flowers each.

About this variety

Most red amaryllis are measured against 'Red Lion'. Its large funnel-shaped flowers have a velvety surface with a slight satin sheen, and a fresh green glows in the throat. It has been one of the best-selling varieties for decades. Each flower stays in full glory for several days before the next one on the stem takes over. This makes 'Red Lion' a plant you enjoy looking at closely.

At about 45–55 cm tall, it suits any windowsill and the festive table. With fir greenery, cones and gold accents, it becomes a classic Christmas decoration. It is also happy in a frost-free conservatory. A topping of moss or gravel hides the soil and gives a neat look. Ivy or small ferns around the rim of the pot are a nice combination too.

As a cut flower, it brings strong red into the vase in winter. It has no notable scent. About five to eight weeks pass from planting to flowering, so it is easy to time for Christmas. A cool room extends the life of each flower by several days. Cut the stem when the first bud shows colour, and the rest will open in the vase.

Planting

Set the bulb in fresh potting compost from October to January so that a third to half sticks out. Choose a heavy pot that leaves only two to three finger-widths of space all round. Place it somewhere bright and warm, for example at a window above a radiator. Only water properly again once the bud appears.

Care

After flowering, cut off only the stem and let the leaves keep growing. Water and feed regularly until summer so the bulb gathers strength. From August, a rest period without water follows in a cool, dark place. All parts of the plant are poisonous, keep them away from children and pets.

Specifications

Botanical name: Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Red Lion'
Genus: Amaryllis
Class: Single flower
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Red
Flower size: 20 cm
Fragrant: No
Flowering time: December, January, February
Flowering season: Winter, Late winter
Foliage colour: Dark green
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Habit: Upright
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Pot and container, Cutting garden
Soil type: Loamy
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
Edible: Not edible
Toxicity: Not edible and possibly harmful. Keep away from children and pets.
RHS hardiness: H2