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Amaryllis Sonatini Lemon Sorbet: Your Garden's Zesty New Star! 🍋
Imagine stepping into your South African garden, a gentle breeze rustling through leaves, and there, amidst the vibrant greens, a soft, creamy yellow bloom catches your eye. This isn't just any flower; it's the 'Lemon Sorbet' Amaryllis Sonatini, a truly exquisite addition designed to bring understated elegance and a touch of sunshine to your outdoor sanctuary.
Why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary? This delightful Amaryllis offers a unique hue that perfectly complements the natural beauty of our local landscape. Its delicate, light yellow petals, subtly kissed with a refreshing green throat, evoke feelings of calm sophistication and effortless charm.
What Makes 'Lemon Sorbet' Truly Special?
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Sublime Colour Palette: A soft, ethereal lemon yellow with a verdant throat creates a sophisticated and versatile display. This gentle hue blends seamlessly with other garden colours, enhancing without overpowering.
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Compact & Charming: As a Sonatini variety, 'Lemon Sorbet' is naturally more compact than traditional Amaryllis, making it an ideal choice for smaller gardens, balconies, or patio containers.
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Outdoor Adaptability: Thrives in South Africa's warm-weather months, perfect for adding a pop of graceful colour to your garden beds or as a captivating focal point in pots on your stoep.
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Long-Lasting Beauty: Enjoy its stunning blooms for an extended period, bringing continuous joy and visual delight to your outdoor spaces.
Effortless Elegance: Simple Care for Stunning Results!
You deserve a garden that brings you joy without endless fuss. The 'Lemon Sorbet' Amaryllis makes it easy!
Growing Guidance for South African Gardens:
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When to Plant: For glorious summer blooms, plant your 'Lemon Sorbet' bulbs from late winter through spring (August to October) in warmer regions of South Africa.
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Light Conditions: Give your Amaryllis plenty of sunshine! It thrives in full sun to partial shade, ideally receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for the best flowering.
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Soil Composition: 'Lemon Sorbet' loves well-draining soil. Opt for a rich, loamy mix. If planting in containers, use a good quality potting mix designed for flowering plants. Good drainage is key to preventing root rot!
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Watering Wisdom: Water regularly during its growing and flowering period, keeping the soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Reduce watering once the foliage starts to yellow and die back after flowering. Remember, overwatering is a common pitfall!
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Feeding: A balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks during the growing season will encourage strong growth and abundant blooms.
Imagine the satisfaction as these captivating flowers unfurl, transforming your garden into a serene retreat. Picture yourself enjoying a morning coffee, surrounded by their gentle beauty, feeling a sense of peace and pride in your thriving outdoor space. 'Lemon Sorbet' Amaryllis isn't just a plant; it's an invitation to cultivate beauty and tranquility in your life.
Ready to Add Zesty Elegance to Your Garden?
Don't miss out on the chance to elevate your outdoor living. Bring home the 'Lemon Sorbet' Amaryllis Sonatini today and watch your garden blossom with sophisticated charm!
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.
