Hippeastrum Red Peacock

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Origin

South Africa

Description

Flamboyant Red Peacock has lustrous deep red flowers with occasional, narrow white midveins.

A double scarlet amaryllis with thin ribbon stripes of crisp white down the petal centers . 

• Bulb size 26/28 cm
• 2-3 stems per bulb with 4-5 flowers per stem
• Height approximately 9-11"

Amaryllis Red Peacock features rich, double-layered flowers in red accented with white highlights. It blooms from March to May in plains and April to June in hilly regions. For a striking summer floral presentation, plant the bulbs between October and December.

Environment

Belladonna Lily plant is happiest when it is getting plenty of sunshine and warmth. Make sure to place it either beside a sunny window or on the outdoors. The way it reflects sunlight makes it more attractive in its natural state.

Make sure that the soil maintains a level of dryness throughout its life. When planting use a fast-draining soil for your Belladonna Lilly and keep in mind not to let excess water hang around for long, especially around the roots. Otherwise, the true beauty of this plant will not be realized. The bulbs may rot and the flowers may appear to be unhealthy, or it might not even show up at all.

Landscape Use

Amaryllis can be used effectively as foundation plantings to make a pleasing contrast to nearby evergreen shrubbery. Other uses for amaryllis include mass plantings, in tree islands, on slopes, near a gate entrance or in borders.