Description
Hippeastrum ROZZETA
Overview:
- Species: Hippeastrum
- Growth Habit: Suitable for soil or pot cultivation
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Flower Characteristics:
- Colour: Light pink with a greenish-white throat and white streaks on outer petal centers
- Bloom Size: Fully double, upward-facing blooms with a high bloom count
- Stem Height: 35cm
- Supplied As: Dormant Bulbs
- Growing Zones: Suitable across Australia
Planting Details:
- Planting Depth: Leave the bulb neck slightly exposed
- Spacing: 10cm apart
- Planting Season: July - October
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Flowering Time:
- Tropics: October/November
- Subtropics: September/November
- Cool Regions: December/January
How to Plant:
- Location: Select a site with full sun to partial shade.
- Soil Preparation: Ensure the soil is light, fluffy, and well-draining to a depth of 20cm.
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Planting Method:
- Place bulbs with the 'fat' end and roots down, and the neck slightly above soil level.
- For pots, use high-quality, free-draining potting mix with gravel at the base.
Care Instructions:
- Watering: Water regularly during the growing period; reduce watering as dormancy approaches.
- Fertilising: Annually apply pelletised chicken manure and a balanced bulb fertiliser.
- Temperature: Keep bulbs in temperatures ranging from 15-25°C and protect from frost.
- Naturalisation: Bulbs prefer to remain undisturbed in the ground for multiple years.
- Additional Tips: Avoid overwatering, particularly in pots. Ensure good drainage.
Additional Notes:
- Hippeastrum ROZZETA is a charming variety with light pink blooms, a greenish-white throat, and white streaks on the outer petal centers. The strong, stout stems support an impressive number of blooms, making it perfect for cut flowers and garden displays.
- Our bulbs are large, flowering-size with a viable root system, ensuring true-to-type flowers.
Happy Gardening! Enjoy the captivating beauty of your Hippeastrum ROZZETA!
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