Hippeastrum aulicum (Lily of the Palace)

45 (60)cm, Lily of the Palace is an autumn flowering Hippeastrum species from the Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) and Cerrado region from Brazil to Paraguay. It makes very showy and large, bright red flowers with a green throat. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot and a minimum of some 15°C throughout the year. Seedlings are fast growing and under appropriate conditions they may reach flowering size after just two years. Very few packages available only. IX-XI.
10 seeds per package.