Red Lion amaryllis
Hippeastrum 'Red Lion'
G.V. Hillegom 1980
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall8 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, winter
- Bloom color
- Red
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Red Lion' amaryllis (Hippeastrum 'Red Lion') is a bulb for borders and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. The flowers are a rich red, and each bulb sends up 1-2 flowering stems. Grow it in a pot outside in summer and fertilize well.
Pairs well with Totally Tangerine dahlia, Lemongrass, and Hummingbird's mint.