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Amaryllis Sonatini 'Bella Rosa': Your Garden's Next Pink Perfection 🌸
Imagine a burst of delicate pink bringing vibrant life to your South African garden. The Amaryllis Sonatini 'Bella Rosa' is here to transform your space, offering an enchanting display that will leave you utterly captivated. This isn't just a plant; it's an experience, a living artwork designed to fill your heart with joy and your garden with exquisite beauty.
Why 'Bella Rosa' is the Amaryllis You've Been Dreaming Of:
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Radiant Pink Blooms: Each 'Bella Rosa' bulb produces multiple stems, adorned with charming, soft pink flowers. Just look at the image that beautiful coral-pink hue with a delicate green throat is exactly what you can expect! These delightful blooms will make you smile every time you see them.
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A South African Favourite: Perfectly suited for our unique climate, 'Bella Rosa' thrives in the warm South African sun. You'll love watching it flourish, knowing it's right at home in your garden.
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Compact & Versatile: As a Sonatini variety, 'Bella Rosa' offers a more compact growth habit. This makes it ideal for pots, containers, or even as a charming border plant, allowing you to easily integrate its beauty into any space. It's perfect for adding a pop of colour to your patio or balcony!
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Effortless Elegance: You'll be amazed at how little effort it takes to achieve such stunning results. 'Bella Rosa' is surprisingly low-maintenance, making it a dream come true for both seasoned gardeners and those just starting their green journey.
Cultivating Your 'Bella Rosa' Masterpiece:
Bringing the magic of 'Bella Rosa' to your garden is wonderfully simple. Here's how:
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Sunlight: Your 'Bella Rosa' craves sunshine! Plant it in a spot where it receives plenty of bright, indirect light, especially during our sunny South African summers.
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Watering Wisdom: During its active growth and flowering period, keep the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Once the blooms fade, reduce watering, allowing the plant to enter its natural dormancy. Good drainage is key! 💧
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Soil Secrets: 'Bella Rosa' thrives in well-draining soil rich in organic matter. A good quality potting mix or a blend of garden soil with compost will provide the perfect home for its roots.
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Planting Pointers: Plant the bulb with its neck protruding above the soil line. This ensures optimal growth and flowering.
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Feeding for Flourish: A balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks during its growing season will encourage abundant blooms and healthy foliage.
Feel the pride as your 'Bella Rosa' bursts into bloom, becoming the envy of your neighbourhood. Imagine the serene moments you'll spend admiring its graceful beauty, a true testament to nature's artistry. This is your chance to cultivate not just a plant, but a feeling of accomplishment and pure delight.
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.
