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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
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AMARYLLIS belladonna
Commonly known as Belladonna lily
Flowers silver pink on bare bronze stems. Highly scented.
Further Reading....
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Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height - 60cm (24in) -
Spread - 10cm (4in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - bulbous perennial. Umbels of 6 or more flowers 6-10cm (2-4in) long on stout purple or purple-green stems. Strap-shaped fleshy leaves 22-40cm (9-16in) long are produced after flowering.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter - Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Against a wall
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Full sun -
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - slugs, narcissus bulb fly. Under glass, aphids, red spider mites. -
Place of origin - South Africa. Introduced into UK by Francis Masson (Kew) c.1774. -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Amaryllis belladonna - Care Guide
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
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