The large amaryllis family is home to a wealth of magnificent species and varieties that look very similar to a knight star. Get to know floral doppelgangers here with information on their heyday and differentiating characteristics.

Above all, the leaves of the hook lily look similar to the amaryllis

African lilies - flower beauties on a par with the knight's star

With huge flower heads made of colorful starry blossoms, African lilies draw attention to themselves in the flower bed. We have compiled the outstanding attributes of this magnificent Agapanthus genus within the Amaryllis family for you below:

  • Onion plant native to South Africa
  • Flowering period from July to September
  • Growth heights from 50 to 100 cm
  • Globular flowers composed of numerous starry flowers
  • Deciduous varieties are hardy down to -10 degrees Celsius
  • Evergreen African lilies do not tolerate frost

Similar to the knight star, African lilies are poisonous in all parts. Wearing protective gloves is therefore particularly recommended for care and planting work.

Hook lilies are doing it colorfully in the summer garden

Thanks to successful crossings, the floral splendor of amaryllis plants is not limited to winter. Hooked lilies are always there to enjoy the royal flowers in summer. The following overview gives you similarities and differences to the knight star:

  • Very long-lived bulb flower from South Africa
  • Flowering period from June/July to August/September
  • Lily-like fragrant flowers up to 15 cm long
  • Strap-like, rich green leaves 80 to 100 cm long
  • Growth heights from 100 to 120 cm

In mild wine-growing regions, hook lilies can overwinter in the bed, provided you take the appropriate precautions.

Nerine inspire as filigree autumn bloomers

To decorate your green realm with amaryllis and similar plants all year round, the dainty nerines act as decorative autumn flowers. Explore the typical characteristics here:

  • Small amaryllis from South Africa
  • Flowering time from September to November
  • Fragrant flowers composed of 6 petals curved outwards
  • Growth heights of 30 to 40 cm

Similar to the garden amaryllis, the Nerine has the potential to overwinter outdoors in locations with mild winters. Where this requirement is not met, we recommend cultivation in a bucket so that it can be opened before the first frost.

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A flower genus comes from a fundamentally different plant family, which at first glance cannot be distinguished from the knight star. If majestic white funnel-shaped flowers unfold in the summer garden and exude a beguiling fragrance, it is a Madonna lily (Lilium candidum). While the white amaryllis inspires us in winter, lilies adorn the early summer flower bed.

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