Plant during the recommended period shown in the variety’s specifications. If you cannot plant straight away, store them somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated.
Out of season
Amarine
'Aphrodite'
Fall in love with this truly magnificent autumn beauty, Amarine belladiva 'Aphrodite'. This breathtaking variety is a real goddess among autumn blooms, showing off a heavenly burst of soft-pink lily-like flowers on tall, stately stems. Grow this glamorous plant in your garden and look forward to its fantastic flares of showy pink blooms bringing that extra autumn panache!
Amarines are the result of a cross between Amaryllis belladonna and Nerine, with similar looks and habits to nerines, only bigger, stronger and more resilient. Fully hardy and very easy to grow, simply plant the bulbs in spring and they’ll virtually look after themselves. If you enjoy cutting fresh flowers from the garden, these long-lasting beauties are a valuable addition to any autumn bouquet.
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Check whether your varieties prefer sun or shade, then choose a sheltered position in well-drained soil or a suitable pot or container.
Remove weeds and loosen compacted soil. Improve heavy ground with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost and ensure good drainage.
Plant at the depth recommended for each variety, as their requirements differ. Position shoots or pointed ends upwards. If the correct direction is unclear, plant them on their sides.
Follow the recommended spacing for each variety. Planting in clusters or informal drifts creates a natural display, but avoid placing them directly against one another.
Water after planting if the soil is dry. Keep containers lightly moist but never waterlogged. After flowering, allow foliage to yellow naturally before removing it.
- Botanical name
- × Amarine tubergenii 'Aphrodite' (Belladiva series)
- Flower colour
- Pink
- Bulb size
- 18/+
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Half hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 25 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
-
Dry
Free draining - Soil type
-
Sandy
Loam
Stony
Multipurpose compost - Suitable for
-
Pots
Borders
Large containers
Gravel gardens
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
- Full sun
- Toxicity
-
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant - Years to establish
- 2-3 years
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
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