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Embrace Vibrant Charm with Amaryllis Sonatini 'Hot Lips' 🌸
Imagine your South African garden bursting with spectacular colour, even during the cooler months! Introducing the truly captivating Amaryllis Sonatini 'Hot Lips', a dazzling bloom that promises to transform your outdoor space into a vibrant masterpiece. This isn't just a plant; it's an invitation to experience joy and effortless beauty right at your doorstep.
'Hot Lips' boasts an extraordinary appeal. Its vivid pink petals are adorned with striking white stripes, creating a dramatic and utterly unforgettable display. Each bloom is a work of art, radiating warmth and cheer precisely the feeling you crave for your home and garden.
Why 'Hot Lips' Will Steal Your Heart:
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Effortless Elegance: You'll adore how easy this Amaryllis is to grow! 'Hot Lips' is a gardener's dream, thriving with minimal fuss.
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A Burst of Colour: Picture those brilliant pink and white blooms bringing life and vibrancy to your patio, balcony, or garden beds. It's an instant mood lifter!
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Seasonal Splendour: Enjoy a glorious show of flowers in your South African garden throughout the spring and summer. This beauty truly lights up the season.
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Eye-Catching Design: The unique 'Hot Lips' pattern ensures every visitor will be captivated. Prepare for compliments!
Simple Care for Stunning Blooms:
We understand you want a thriving garden without the hassle. Here's how to nurture your 'Hot Lips' to perfection:
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Light: Provide plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. A spot with morning sun and afternoon shade is ideal in our warm South African climate.
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Watering: Water regularly when the plant is actively growing and flowering. Allow the topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering as the plant enters dormancy.
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Soil: 'Hot Lips' thrives in well-draining potting mix. A good quality, sandy loam with added organic matter works wonderfully.
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Planting Time: Plant your 'Hot Lips' bulbs from late winter through early spring for a magnificent display in spring and summer.
Feeling inspired? Don't miss the chance to infuse your South African garden with the dynamic beauty of Amaryllis Sonatini 'Hot Lips'.
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.
