Hippeastrum x acramannii

Not quite hardy, although EB Anderson grew them out of doors at Porlock (Somerset) in the 1960s and letters from customers in much less promising locations were more positive (till last winter anyhow!). Red and scarlet trumpeted beauties.

Planting Instructions

These multiply well under unheated glass for us, Plant the bulbs in free draining compost in good light, about 3" (8cm) deep. They are early autumn flowering, the bright green strap-like leaves re-emerge follow soon after and remain through the winter finally going dormant in early summer. Water the plants whilst in leaf but allow them to dry out in the late spring for their short summer dormancy. 

Plant Details

Flowers    September / October

Height      14" (35cm)