Amaryllis 'Charisma' (Hippeastrum)

Amaryllis 'Charisma': Bold Striped Blooms for Winter

Amaryllis 'Charisma' is a striking single-flowered Hippeastrum cultivar producing large, velvety blooms with a dramatic pattern: deep red petals heavily overlaid with white stripes and a clean white throat. Each flower can reach 8-10 inches across, borne in clusters of 3-4 on a stout 18-24 inch stem. It is a reliable, vigorous bloomer for indoor forcing.

Forcing and Care

Plant the bulb in a pot 1-2 inches wider than the bulb, with the top third exposed. Use well-drained potting mix. Water sparingly until growth emerges, then keep evenly moist. Place in bright, indirect light. Rotate pot for straight stems. After bloom, grow on as a foliage plant, then induce dormancy in late summer.

Taxonomy

• Family: Amaryllidaceae
• Genus: Hippeastrum
• Cultivar: 'Charisma'