Scientific Name: Hippeastrum ‘Wild Amazone’
Common Name: Amaryllis Wild Amazone
Exposure: Bright, indirect light indoors or full sun to partial shade outdoors (summer)
Blooming Time (Months): December to March indoors, or late spring in warm outdoor climates
Bloom Duration (Months): 1 to 2 months
Fragrance: Light, pleasant fragrance
Plant Habit: Upright, clumping, bulbous perennial (primarily grown as an indoor winter-flowering bulb)
Characteristics: Unique, exotic blooms with soft greenish-white petals brushed and veined in deep burgundy-red. Centred by a fresh green throat, petals are narrow and elegantly recurved, giving a wild, tropical look. Each bulb produces several striking flowers on sturdy stems, perfect for collectors or those seeking an unusual, dramatic indoor display.
Spacing: 6 to 8 inches (if planting multiple bulbs in a container)
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Width: 6 to 8 inches
Maintenance Requirements: Low maintenance; plant bulbs with the upper one-third exposed in a well-draining potting mix. Water sparingly until new growth appears, then moderately during active growth. Provide bright indirect light and rotate the pot regularly for even development. After flowering, allow leaves to grow to replenish the bulb before an 8–10 week resting period for future blooms.
