Scientific Name: Hippeastrum ‘Dasher’
Common Name: Amaryllis Dasher
Exposure: Bright, indirect light indoors; or full sun to partial shade outdoors (summer)
Blooming Time (Months): December to March indoors, late spring to early summer if planted outdoors in warm climates
Bloom Duration (Months): 1 to 2 months
Fragrance: Light, sweet fragrance
Plant Habit: Upright, clumping, bulbous perennial (grown as an indoor winter bulb in cold climates)
Characteristics: Large, vivid red blooms with subtle white accents; multiple flowers per sturdy stem; ideal for indoor forcing and creating festive holiday or winter displays
Spacing: 6 to 8 inches (if planting multiple bulbs in a pot).
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Width: 6 to 8 inches
Maintenance Requirements: Low maintenance; plant bulbs with one-third above soil level in well-drained potting mix; water sparingly until growth appears, then moderately; provide bright light and rotate pot regularly for even growth. After flowering, allow foliage to grow to replenish the bulb, then rest the bulb for 8–10 weeks before replanting for future blooms.
