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Bring elegance and drama to your summer garden with the breathtaking Amaryllis Sonata Gazelle. 🌸 This striking variety is a true showstopper, with bold dark pink petals softened by delicate white edges. Slight frills, freckles and picotee markings add a painterly quality, making every bloom look hand-painted by nature itself.
Instant glamour large trumpet-shaped flowers unfurl within weeks of planting.
Bold colour display deep pink striations with white accents light up borders, patios and indoor containers.
Compact beauty growing to just 40cm, perfect for pots or mixed beds.
Strong stems sturdy flower stalks hold blooms upright, even in breezy gardens.
Extended joy flowers from October through February, keeping your space alive with colour.
Amaryllis are famously easy to grow, rewarding you with dazzling results for very little effort.
Planting time: September January in South Africa.
Position: Full sun or semi-shade.
Soil: Well-draining but tolerant of sandy to loamy mixes.
Watering:
After planting, water once, then allow 10 days for roots to settle.
Ground: water every 34 days for 10 minutes.
Containers: water every 23 days until water runs out below. Empty saucers after 30 minutes.
Feeding: Apply Hadeco Bulb Food weekly until March.
Care cycle: Growth from September to April, with dormancy May August. Lift bulbs in June if you wish to store them, or leave them in the soil for another season.
Imagine stepping outside and being greeted by tall, graceful stems crowned with flamboyant pink and white blooms. The Sonata Gazelle feels both exotic and refined, instantly lifting the mood of your space. Whether you grow it in the garden, a patio container, or even as a statement indoor pot plant, these blooms fill your home with joy, elegance and a touch of festive charm.
Your pack contains 2 true bulbs, ready to plant and bring to life with vibrant summer colour.
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Common name: amaryllis, Christmas flower
Sun exposure: Full sun and semi-shade
Planting time: September January
Flowering time: October - February
Active growth: September - April
Dormant: May August
Lifting time: June
Type: True bulb
Mature height: 40cm
Planting depth: Plant with the neck above the soil
Plant spacing: 10cm apart
Watering: After planting, water and then wait 10 days for the roots to stabilise. Thereafter, water every 3-4 days when planted in the ground for 10 minutes. If you have planted them in containers, water every 2-3 days, until water runs out from the bottom of the container. Empty saucers 30 minutes after watering.
Position and soil
Amaryllis is one of the easiest plants to grow. It produces gorgeous blooms in just a few weeks after planting. They are happy in well-draining soil, but tolerate a variety of soils, ranging from heavy loam to light sand.
Further Care
Feed weekly with Hadeco Bulb Food until March. Watering should continue into April and can come to a halt from May. Bulbs can remain in the soil or be lifted once the foliage is yellow and has wilted. If you choose to lift, store them in cool and dry places (a dark cupboard or garage will do) and then at the end of winter it can be cleaned of old brown foliage and replanted in the garden or pots.