Amaryllis 'Sweet Star' 1/Pkg.

Scientific Name: Hippeastrum ‘Sweet Star’

Common Name: Amaryllis Sweet Star 26+

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, soft pastel pink blooms with delicate white highlights and a subtle green throat; flowers have a romantic, luminous quality and sturdy stems that hold multiple long-lasting blooms; excellent for indoor forcing and elegant winter or holiday 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 bulb, then rest bulb for 8–10 weeks before replanting for future blooms