Amaryllis 'Lady Jane' (Hippeastrum 'Lady Jane')

Amaryllis 'Lady Jane' (Hippeastrum 'Lady Jane') is an elegant hippeastrum cultivar with large, soft pink flowers with a white throat and delicate raspberry-pink veining. A member of the Amaryllidaceae family, it's a refined, forced-winter bloomer.

Description

Bulbous perennial 18–24 inches tall. Leaves are strap-shaped, green. Flower scape bears 4–6 flowers, each 6–8 inches across, soft pink with a white throat and fine raspberry-pink veins on petals. Blooms 6–8 weeks after planting (winter indoors).

Growing Conditions

• Zones: 9–11 outdoors; widely forced indoors.
• Light: Bright, indirect light.
• Soil: Well-drained, bulb mix (1/3 perlite).
• Water: Sparingly until growth; then evenly moist.
• Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C).

Care & Maintenance

Plant bulb 1/3 above soil. Rotate for straight stem. Feed monthly after bloom. Induce dormancy late summer (dry, cool 50–55°F). Repot every 3–4 years.

Uses

Winter indoor forcing, gift plant, cut flower. Elegant pink for winter decor.

Potential Issues

Bulb rot from overwatering. Failure to rebloom without dormancy. Mealybugs. Toxic to pets (lycorine).

A graceful, pink-veined amaryllis that brings quiet elegance to winter windows.