Hippeastrum 'Benfica', Benfica Amaryllis, Galaxy Group
Attention-seeking with its regal blooms, Amaryllis ‘Benfica’ (Hippeastrum) features large, rich blood-red, velvety flowers, up to 8 in. across (19 cm), adorned with a lovely sheen towards the throat. Its high flower count and tall scapes make it a popular cut flower.
Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Amaryllidaceae |
Genus | Hippeastrum |
Common names | Amaryllis |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early), Winter |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 8" (20cm) |
Spacing | 7" - 8" (18cm - 20cm) |
Depth | 5" (13cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Amaryllidaceae |
Genus | Hippeastrum |
Common names | Amaryllis |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early), Winter |
Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 8" (20cm) |
Spacing | 7" - 8" (18cm - 20cm) |
Depth | 5" (13cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
How many Amaryllis ‘Benfica’ (Hippeastrum) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
---|---|---|
Amaryllis ‘Benfica’ (Hippeastrum) | N/A | Buy Plants |
Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!
Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!