Choose a sturdy pot with drainage holes, allowing around 3cm between the bulb and the pot’s edge.
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Amaryllis
'Bogota'
syn. Hippeastrum 'Bogota'
The enticing Spider group of Amaryllis has some real beauties, and Hippeastrum 'Bogota' is definitely a contender for being one of the most striking. These exotic, orchid-like flowers with their long and spidery swept-back petals and intense, jungle-like colours are truly eye-catching. Hippeastrum 'Bogota' has rich and spicey colour tones, a mix of paprika and coral, a deeply intense dark red throat, from which prominent red stamens arch out gracefully. When several of these flowers emerge and unfurl from their tall stems, you’ll have a little bit of the jungle in your life, with its glorious colours and sense of drama.
The Spider group of Amaryllis, also known as the Cybister group, has been bred from the Hippeastrum cybister species, native to South America. These more unusual amaryllises are becoming increasingly popular among growers, and Hippeastrum 'Bogota' is a fabulous addition with its truly exotic good looks. You might be surprised to hear that it is just as easy to grow as other Amaryllis types, and is perfect for forcing indoors to bring a touch of tropical magic to cold and dull winter days.
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Use peat-free multipurpose compost and position the bulb with its pointed end upwards. Leave the neck and upper third of the bulb above the compost.
Place the pot indoors in a warm, bright position away from direct heat. Turn it regularly as the stem grows to keep it straight.
Water lightly after planting, then sparingly until growth appears. Increase watering as the plant develops, keeping the compost lightly moist but never waterlogged.
Remove faded flowers, but retain the flower stalk until it yellows. Continue watering and feeding while the leaves remain green to replenish the bulb.
- Botanical name
- Hippeastrum (Spider Group) 'Bogota'
- Flower colour
- Red, cream
- Bulb size
- 26/28
- Established height
- 50-70cm
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Tender
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
- Multipurpose compost
- Suitable for
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Indoors
Pots - Sunlight
- Full sun
- Toxicity
-
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant - Years to establish
- 1st year
Perfect for pots
For indoor growing
Thrives in full sun
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Packed in paper
Needs winter protection
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