Bring tropical elegance to your garden with Amaryllis Barbados, an heirloom flowering plant known for its large, vibrant blooms. Perfect for borders, containers, and patio gardens, this plant attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies while offering a hardy, low-maintenance display. Its striking flowers make it a standout addition to any home garden.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering bulb
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Height/Spread: 18 – 36 inches tall, upright growth habit
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Flower Color: Bright red, orange, or coral (depending on seed batch)
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
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Special Traits: Vibrant blooms, pollinator-friendly, hardy, low-maintenance
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or outdoors after frost danger has passed.
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface; press gently but do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 12 – 18 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; water moderately once seedlings are established.
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Germination Period: 14 – 28 days under optimal light and temperature conditions.
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Care: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming, provide adequate sunlight, and mulch lightly to retain soil moisture.
