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Amaryllis 'Hercules': Massive Red Blooms for Holiday Displays

Overview

Hippeastrum 'Hercules' lives up to its name with enormous, deep red flowers on strong stems. A popular choice for forcing indoors during winter holidays, it brings bold color to any setting.

Taxonomy

Family:	Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum)
Cultivar:	Hercules

Forcing Tips

Plant bulb in well-drained mix with neck exposed. Water sparingly until growth appears. Bright light, cool temperatures prolong bloom.

Bulbs: Hercules Club (Zanthoxylum clava-herculis): The Toothache Tree; Amaryllis 'Apple Blossom' (Hippeastrum 'Apple Blossom'): Delicate Pink & White Giants; Amaryllis 'Red Lion' (Hippeastrum 'Red Lion'): Classic Holiday Giant; Amaryllis 'Dancing Queen' (Hippeastrum); Amaryllis 'Charisma' (Hippeastrum); Amaryllis 'Royal Velvet' (Hippeastrum); Amaryllis 'Minerva' (Hippeastrum): Red with White Star; Amaryllis 'Giraffe': Unique Spotted Blooms; Amaryllis 'Nymph': Double White with Red Streaks; Amaryllis 'Carnival' (Hippeastrum 'Carnival')

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