- When is planting time?
- Which location does the garden amaryllis prefer?
- What should be considered when planting?
- How do I water and fertilize the hook lily properly?
- Is the garden amaryllis hardy?
The garden amaryllis continues in summer with brilliant flowers, which the amaryllis belladonna celebrates in winter as a houseplant. This circumstance raises questions about professional cultivation. Here you can explore compact, practical answers on how to properly care for and plant a Crinum.
The garden amaryllis brings an exotic touch to the garden bed
When is planting time?
In May, the time corridor for planting a garden amaryllis opens. In locations with harsh winters, the planting season starts in mid-May, when the danger of delayed ground frosts has passed.
Which location does the garden amaryllis prefer?
Immigrated from the sun-drenched regions of South Africa, the hook lily would like to take its place at this location:
- Sunny, warm and wind-protected location
- Fresh, moist soil with good drainage
- Nutritious soil, humus and loose
So that the majestic funnel-shaped flowers do not languish under the blazing sun, you should preferably choose a location with light shade at midday.
What should be considered when planting?
The linchpin of correct planting is a slightly sloping to horizontal orientation of the flower bulbs. Please plant a garden amaryllis so deep that the bulb neck is still visible. This technique ensures that no water gets inside via the bulb tip and destroys any hope of flowering.
How do I water and fertilize the hook lily properly?
The water and nutrient balance of a garden amaryllis is designed for moderation. Only water the tropical flower grace when the soil on the surface has dried well. Fertilize preferably with compost and horn shavings.(32.93€) From May to July, work the organic material lightly into the soil every 2 weeks and water again.
Is the garden amaryllis hardy?
Temperatures well below freezing will reliably kill any garden amaryllis. Therefore, dig up the flower bulbs before the first frost in order to overwinter them in a dark, dry and frost-free place. If the tubers remain in the tub substrate throughout the winter, water them from time to time so that they do not dry out completely.
tips
As a sterile hybrid Crinum powellii, garden amaryllis cannot be propagated by seed. This circumstance does not bother much, since the flower bulb diligently produces daughter bulbs. To breed more specimens, cut off the brood bulbs in autumn or spring. Planted in nutrient-rich, loose substrate, they turn into magnificent young plants in no time at all.