Hippeastrum flower red, white, grand diva and others

It is difficult to find a grower unfamiliar with such an amazing representative of the South African flora as hippeastrum. Today, thanks to the efforts of breeders, there are more than two thousand hybrids of this attractive plant with large bright inflorescences. The difference between them lies in the shape of the flowers and the color of the petals. The number of different varieties and varieties is amazing: red and white hippeastrum, Grand Diva, Tosca, etc. Each grower will be able to find a flower that will suit him.

Hippeastrum Grand Diva

This variety of hippeastrum is distinguished by its large burgundy or bright red flowers. Flowering begins in March and lasts about two to three months. The variety belongs to the category of hybrid. Outwardly similar to varieties such as Ferrari, Charisma, Fairy Tail. The height of an adult Grand Diva can be up to half a meter. It should be noted that the Grand Diva has red flowers, but there is also an orange hippeastrum.

Hippeastrum red

Bulbs need spacious containers. At the same time, you should not deeply deepen them - let them rise above the ground surface. The hippeastrum pot should have good drainage and soil mixed with sand.

Royal Velvet

Hippeastrum Royal Velvet can be called one of the most beautiful hybrids. It is characterized by large flowers - up to 22 cm in diameter. The color of the petals is deep burgundy, the framing of pearls is velvet. Flowers on tall stalks look incredibly decorative.

The size of the hippeastrum bulb is of great importance: if its diameter exceeds ten centimeters, then the flowers of Royal Velvet Black and Royal will look especially attractive. The fact is that large bulbs are capable of producing four peduncles at once, on each of which bright inflorescences bloom, consisting of several buds - from four to six.

Hippeastrum Cybister

In natural conditions, the Hippe strum Cybister flower is found in countries such as Argentina and Bolivia. Domestic growers prefer to grow Hippeastrum Cybister at home.

Hippeastrum Cybister

Breeders managed to get truly unique petal colors, for example, an exotic double color. With the timely introduction of nutrients and maintaining a suitable level of soil and air moisture, Sibister begins to bloom in early spring and decorates the house throughout the summer.

The plant is characterized by the exotic shape of the petals: they are twisted inward, forming one large red flower on the peduncle. The inner part of the petals has a bright sunny hue. Florists in reviews of the plant note that the hippeastrum Cybister has a long rest period - at least 90 days. The growing season begins the moment the flower releases an arrow.

Gervase

The hippeastrum variety called Gervase is the fruit of the long labors of Dutch breeders. They tried to get an unusual flower and they succeeded.Gervase - the hippeastrum is white, but the flowers are characterized by the presence of juicy strokes of a red tone and thin cherry and pale pink stripes. The presence of petals completely colored in a bright red color is not considered a defect of the variety.

It is worth saying that Gervase's hippeastrum is excellent both for growing as a houseplant and for decorating flower beds in the warm season.

Yearning

A hippeastrum called Tosca is a hybrid. Like Gervase, he was bred in Holland. The variety is relatively new. Breeders received it only in 2010. It differs from other varieties in white-green flowers, on which streaks of crimson and purple tones are clearly visible. In this case, the lower petals are usually lighter, and the upper ones are slightly twisted. This hippeastrum has a noticeable resemblance to the Elvas cultivar.

The average diameter of the opened flower can reach 23 cm. The thick arrow grows above half a meter, it is decorated with six flowers at once. Caring for the Tosca hippeastrum is quite simple. It includes watering, feeding, spraying, but only if the air in the room is too dry.

Variety Tosca

Pikoti

This terry hippeastrum can be called a classic, beloved by flower growers. Dutch breeders bred Pikoti White back in the fifties of the last century.

What does this hippeastrum look like? Its bulbs are small, usually each producing two peduncles. Arrows of medium length - up to 45 cm. Pikoti flowers look incredibly decorative: white petals are adorned with a light green throat and a rich red border. The stamens are graceful, white. Pikoti leaves appear after the flowering period ends.

For the full development of Hippeastrum Pikoti seedlings, they need fertile soil and timely fertilization. The plant will need a lot of sunlight for the flowering to be lush and long lasting.

Like other types of hippeastrum, this one does not tolerate stagnant water, and therefore it needs good drainage - without it, the plant will begin to rot. Florists note that a rotten bulb does not respond to treatment.

Apple blossom

Hippeastrum called Apple Blossom is a "native" of Holland. It was taken out in the middle of the last century. It is distinguished by a creamy white color of the petals; pale pink blotches may be present on the surface. The throat is usually contrasting - yellowish-green. It should be said that the variety is characterized by a pleasant, pronounced aroma.

The diameter of one fully opened flower reaches 18 cm. The peduncle is also impressive in size - it is quite strong and thick, it grows up to 50 cm. The bulb is large, fleshy and has an elongated shape.

Barbados

The variety belongs to the large-flowered category. Burgundy inflorescences with white rays radiating from the center of the flower have a rich sweet aroma. The terry hippeastrum Barbados Red can form about five to six large flowers with white stamens. Flowering begins in winter, 60 days after planting the bulb.

Bright flowers of the Barbados variety

The peduncle arrow is long and strong; the leaves of the houseplant are characterized by a deep green tint. If the plant lacks light, foliage may fade. Florists recommend growing a flower on windowsills from the southwest or south side.

Pink hippeastrum

The pink hippeastrum appeared thanks to the efforts of Dutch breeders. The flower is characterized by a rich pink tone with a barely noticeable lilac-lilac shade. The tips of the petals are decorated with light points.The appearance of the flower resembles varieties such as Rilon, Pavlina, Benito.

Over the entire growing season, a large bulb produces three large peduncles, the length of which can reach 55 cm. The diameter of the flowers is also striking - when in full bloom it is 25 cm.The average flowering time is five weeks in winter (this period may increase in summer). This type of hippeastrum is excellent for growing both in the garden and in the open field.

Expozhur

The hippeastrum of this variety has flowers that are delicate and large. Their base has a lime tone, and the petals are pink with dark veins. The average diameter of one flower is 20 cm. The bulb is not very large - up to 8 cm, capable of forming 2-3 peduncles up to 60 cm long. The plant can be grown indoors or in the garden. It should be said that the flower has been cut for a long time.

Hippeastrum Expojour

Papilio

Another name for Papilio's hippeastrum is butterfly. His homeland is Brazil, or rather its southeastern part. Time-tested variety. It was bred back in 1967.

Hippeastrum Papilio can grow up to 60 cm, while the diameter of its flower reaches 23 cm. The bulb is large - about 10 cm. There are usually two flowers on the peduncle, which outwardly resemble an orchid. The petals are apple green, may have stripes of light brown or cherry tones. Orchid-shaped petals curl slightly. Flowering can begin at any time of the year. The main thing is that the plant has time to rest. It only takes him a month to do this.

Summing up, we can say that all varieties of hippeastrum look incredibly attractive. They will become an original decoration of both the room and the garden area, will delight you with a delightful appearance and a pleasant aroma.