Amaryllis: Hippeastrum 'Roma'
Botanical name: Hippeastrum 'Roma'
Common name: amaryllis
also known as (knight's star-lily)
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at a glance
Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 9a thru 11a |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
perennial
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Attributes: |
winter interest |
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description for "Amaryllis: Hippeastrum 'Roma'"
With 'Roma', you need to brace yourself for a volcanic eruption of brilliant proportions when its lava-red flowers of burst into bloom. Emerging as the early warning system for fiery explosions to come, the two 14-inch-tall stems of this hotheaded hybrid each spew 4 flowers that measure 7 inches in diameter. Top-size bulbs maximize the volatility of 'Roma', so one may be all you can take. Potting a few together ensures a rapid succession of flowering flare-ups. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman