Sonata and Sonatini Hippeastrum
- Botanical
- Hippeastrum x hybridum
- Plant Type
- Bulb
Size (HxW):
- Sonatini
- 20-30cm x 15cm. Sonata: 30-45cm x 10-20cm.
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant with the neck of the bulb above the surface of the soil. Space the bulbs 10-20cm apart. Sonatini: a pot as small as 10cm will do – these guys were bred for potting.
- Soil
- Moderately fertile to humus rich, well drained soil. In pots use a good quality potting mix.
- Aspect
- Full Sun to Semi Shade
- Climate
- Cool to Tropical
- Frost
- Hardy
- Water
- Water to establish, then keep moist during active growth, keep relatively dry during dormancy.
- Fertiliser
- These bulbs are medium to heavy feeders, for best results apply a complete fertiliser late winter and spring. Fertilising is more important if you keep your bulbs in pots (as is watering) as they have limited access to nutrients. Feed as they emerge then when they are in bloom, just follow the directions on the pack.
- Flowering Time
- L Spring to Summer
- After Flower Care
- Remove any spent flowers to tidy.
- Notes
- Suitable for pots. In cool climates, during dormancy, the pot can be tidied away in a dry spot. In the garden just leave the foliage to die back naturally.