The most famous of the exotic Amaryllis, the name “papilio” is French for "butterfly. With its large, bright-lime green and dark red veins, it creates a unique pattern on each petal. This rare variety is slow-growing, producing 2-3 dramatic and lovely blooms per stem, but it’s well worth the wait.
Name: | Amaryllis Bulbs - Papilio |
Botanical Name: | Hippeastrum |
Life Cycle: | Annual |
Bulb/Tuber/Root Size: | 24-26 cm Circumference |
Light Requirement: | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Planting Season: | Fall |
Features: | Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden |
Color: | Red, White |
Blooms: | Winter |
Plant Height: | Up to 24 inches |
Plant Spacing: | 2 inches apart |
Planting Depth: | Top inch of bulb should remain above planting material |