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Hippeastrum sp.
Orange Amaryllis-like flower
In outside window box in full shade and mild climate
"For many years there was confusion amongst botanists over the generic names Amaryllis and Hippeastrum, one result of which is that the common name "amaryllis" is mainly used for cultivars of this genus, which are widely used as indoor flowering bulbs. The generic name Amaryllis applies to bulbs from South Africa, usually grown outdoors."
Spotted on May 14, 2011
Submitted on Aug 5, 2011
5 Comments
I originally had this as a Amaryllis but I'm now thinking this is a Hippeastrum. I didn't know they were different until I started reading about them. Anyone able to tell?
I agree, Alice! They really are lovely!
Lovely.
I didn't think about that. Thank you for the suggestion, Mick!
Nice - you should perhaps enter this in the RED Mission