Amaryllis Picotee

Amaryllis Picotee - White, edged red

                                          ID#564

 
 

Additional Information: Present from Paula Beattie of Oriental, NC

Source: Holland

A Holiday present from my friend Paula Beattie. This bulb grew tall and bloomed with the New Year.

As with my previous amaryllis, this one will be planted in Bed #11 come spring.


I have a second one that has been very slow to emerge. I may convince my friend to keep it for herself as was originally plan.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: 26” PLANT TYPE: Bulb GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE:bold LIGHT: filtered light to full sun outdoors WATER: medium, well drain SOIL: high Organic
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: 26” tall the blooms, set of 4 flowers are white with a very faint rim of red and a green throat. At least 2 stems when forced indoors. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A KEY FEATURES: *Grown indoors for Holidays, they also make a fine addition to the garden outdoors returning blooms every year
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch These bulbs were originally attempt to grow in water/rocks. Not a good idea, the roots started to rot. Rescued on time, one flowered later than expected, the second just emerging at this writing. Emerging time, Fertilization, Pruning, Thinning, Seed Collecting, Cutting, Roots, Division,.......
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January 2011

01/2011

What NOT to do, roots grew well but started to rot!

Bloom features a much needed bloom holder.

Manufactured by: Chuck Beattie of  Oriental Iron Works