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Other common names belladonna lily Jersey lily
Synonyms Brunsvigia rosea 'Minor' Brunsvigia rosea
Coburgia belladonna Amaryllis rosea
Family Amaryllidaceae
Genus Amaryllis is a bulbous perennial with showy, funnel-shaped flowers on naked stems in autumn
Details A. belladonna is a bulbous perennial with erect stems, each bearing an umbel of funnel-shaped, fragrant pink flowers to 10cm in length, which open in autumn before the narrowly strap-shaped leaves appear
Plant range S Africa (W Cape)
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Columnar/Upright
Toxicity Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H4
Full Sun
Aspect West-facing or South-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height 5-10 years
Cultivation Plant bulbs only just below the soil surface, when dormant, in moderately fertile, light, free-draining soil; extra grit can be added to improve drainage. Will do best when baked in full sun and with shelter from harsh frosts
Propagation Propagate by seed, sowing them in containers in a cold frame when ripe or in the spring. Alternatively remove offsets in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden Gravel Garden Patio & Container Plants Mediterranean Climate Plants
Pruning No pruning required
Pests Bulbs damaged by large narcissus bulb fly. Aphids, mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem when grown under glass
Diseases Generally disease free
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