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Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily

Amaryllis Belladonna

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Overview

The Amaryllis belladonna, commonly called Naked Lady or Belladonna Lily, is a perennial bulbous plant. It features fragrant pink trumpet-shaped flowers on leafless stems, reaching up to 24 inches tall. The strap-like leaves emerge in late winter. This plant thrives in U.S. zones 7-10, prefers well-drained soil, and full sun exposure. Its late-summer bloom offers a striking display ideal for mixed borders. Poisonous if ingested; handle with care.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Very LowZones 9–10Type BulbClimate Mediterranean

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — The Amaryllis belladonna, commonly called Naked Lady or Belladonna Lily, is a perennial, image 29

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Bulb
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — Mediterranean feel to the setting; this plant thrives in U.S

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — which can reach a height of 18 to 24 inches; or as a stand-alone specimen

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — each bloom measuring approximately 4 to 6 inches in diameter.<br><br>Blossoming in late summer, image 42

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — It features fragrant pink trumpet-shaped flowers on leafless stems, reaching up to 24 inches tall

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — commonly referred to as the Naked Lady or the Belladonna Lily; mediterranean feel to the, image 64

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — Poisonous if ingested; handle with care; or as a stand-alone specimen

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — This striking species is particularly noted for its vibrant pink blooms and distinctive growth, image 66

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — zones 7-10, prefers well-drained soil, and full sun exposure; this plant thrives in U.S, image 61

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — making it an excellent choice for borders

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — Poisonous if ingested; handle with care

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — with each bulb being set 8 to 12 inches apart and at a depth of 5 to 6 inches

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — The Amaryllis belladonna, commonly called Naked Lady or Belladonna Lily, is a perennial, image 57

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — which can reach a height of 18 to 24 inches; or as a stand-alone specimen, image 67

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — or as a stand-alone specimen

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — The strap-like leaves emerge in late winter; or as a stand-alone specimen

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — The strap-like leaves emerge in late winter

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — commonly referred to as the Naked Lady or the Belladonna Lily

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — Mediterranean feel to the setting

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — multi-colored and pink flowers in the garden

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — enduring temperatures down to 5°F to -12°F; or as a stand-alone specimen

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — This plant is drought-tolerant once established; or as a stand-alone specimen

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — sunny locations and well-draining soil; mediterranean feel to the setting

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — bulb for full or half or shade; mediterranean feel to the setting

Naked Lady, Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis Belladonna) — one can expect a dramatic and colorful display that will captivate onlookers and provide an elegant

Photographs by 20 contributors

Agnes Monkelbaan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Sid Mosdell from New Zealand, CC BY 2.0 · source
Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
KENPEI, CC BY 3.0 · source
Fernando Losada Rodríguez, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Clint Budd from About 15 miles…, CC BY 2.0 · source
Missvain, CC BY 4.0 · source
Consultaplantas, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Peter Kaminski from San Francisco, CC BY 2.0 · source
C T Johansson, CC BY 3.0 · source
Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K, CC BY 2.0 · source
Fawaz.tairou, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Mikescilly, CC BY 3.0 · source
Bidgee, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Sam Thomas, CC BY 2.0 · source
Kwangya, CC BY 4.0 · source
Ewen Cameron, CC BY 4.0 · source

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