Amaryllis belladonna 'White Queen'

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A bulbous perennial with upright green stems, to a height of 70cm. Each stem bears an umbel of funnel-shaped, pure white flowers which open in July, before the narrowly strap-shaped green leaves appear

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 5–10 years
Max Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height: 0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand

Moisture: Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun

Aspect: South–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H4

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Amaryllidaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Habit: Columnar upright
Potentially harmful: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Pets: Ornamental bulbs -not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
Genus: Amaryllis is a bulbous perennial with showy, funnel-shaped flowers on naked stems in autumn
Name Status: Accepted

How to Grow

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. For best results, bake in full sun and with shelter from harsh frosts. See Amaryllis cultivation. See how to grow amaryllis for further advice

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

Cottage and informal garden
Gravel garden
Mediterranean climate plants
Patio and container plants
Cut flowers
Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to bulbs damage by large narcissus bulb fly. May also be susceptible to aphids, mealybugs and glasshouse red spider mite when grown under glass

Diseases

Generally disease-free