Amaryllis 'Strong King'

CHF 20.95

Amaryllis 'Strong King'

Name: Amaryllis 'Strong King'
Brand: Hippeastrum
Price: 20.95 CHF
Availability: OutOfStock

Hippeastrum 'Strong King'

CHF 20.95

Extra-large flowers of around 18 cm
Play of white and pink
Particularly strong, sturdy stems
Vigorous, from a large bulb
Flowers in January and February, 50–70 cm tall

'Strong King' is an amaryllis with presence. The extra-large flowers in white and pink reach around 18 cm and sit on exceptionally strong stems that carry the weight with ease. The bulb grows vigorously and flowers in January and February. A showpiece for your home and festive occasions.

About this variety

The name says it all: 'Strong King' stands out for its vigorous growth and sturdiness. Thick stems grow from a large bulb and carry several extra-large flowers without bending. The flowers combine white and pink into a fresh, bright picture. They open wide and look majestic.

At 50–70 cm tall, the plant belongs where it has room, such as a wide windowsill, a grand piano or a table in the hallway. Because it is so sturdy, it also suits larger arrangements in bowls. With silvery foliage and white flowers, it makes an elegant, light winter decoration.

As a cut flower, 'Strong King' is also popular with florists for big occasions, and the stems last a long time in a vase. As a gift, it causes amazement when the buds open. With care, it flowers again the following winter.

Planting

October to January is the best time for potting. Choose a heavy, stable container that is barely wider than the bulb, and leave a third to half of the bulb above the soil. Place the pot somewhere warm and bright, for example on a windowsill above a radiator. Water sparingly at first; the plant only needs more water once it starts to grow.

Care

Cut off faded flowers, and the stem only once it turns yellow. Then let the leaves keep growing, water regularly and feed every two weeks, in summer ideally outdoors in a sheltered spot. From August, stop watering and give the bulb a rest of about eight weeks somewhere cool and dry so it flowers again next winter. All parts of the amaryllis are poisonous: not for consumption, keep away from children and pets.

Specifications

Botanical name: Hippeastrum 'Strong King'
Genus: Amaryllis
Class: Single flower
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White, Pink
Flowering time: January, February
Flowering season: Winter, Late winter
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 60 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: One per pot, 2–3 cm from the rim
Number per m²: 7
Hardiness in Switzerland: Not hardy, overwinter frost-free
Hardiness by location: Not hardy, overwinter frost-free
Hardiness zone (USDA): 8–10
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
Deer and rodent resistant: No
Edible: Not edible
Toxicity: Not edible and possibly harmful. Keep away from children and pets.