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Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis

Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly'

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Overview

The Amaryllis papilio 'Butterfly' is a captivating bulbous perennial, featuring exotic greenish-white flowers accented with maroon striations, resembling butterflies in flight. It reaches up to 24 inches in height and thrives in zones 8-10. This rare gem requires well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun. Blooming in late winter to early spring, it provides an elegant touch to beds, borders, or containers. Plant bulbs 12 inches apart for optimal growth.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Very LowZones 9–10Type BulbClimate Mediterranean
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — or as a spectacular container plant
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — It reaches up to 24 inches in height and thrives in zones 8-10Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — This rare gem requires well-drained soil and partial shade to full sunPapilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — commonly referred to as Butterfly AmaryllisPapilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — Plant bulbs 12 inches apart for optimal growthPapilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — Clients will appreciate that once establishedPapilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — the petals spread up to 6 inches across and exhibit a captivating iridescence+16

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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Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — or as a spectacular container plant
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — It reaches up to 24 inches in height and thrives in zones 8-10
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — This rare gem requires well-drained soil and partial shade to full sun
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — commonly referred to as Butterfly Amaryllis
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — Plant bulbs 12 inches apart for optimal growth
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — Clients will appreciate that once established
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — the petals spread up to 6 inches across and exhibit a captivating iridescence
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — the bulbs should be lifted and stored indoors before the first frost to prevent damage
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — It is adapted to warmer climates and prefers a growing medium that is well-drained and
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — Resembling the wings of a butterfly
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — Blooming in late winter to early spring, it provides an elegant touch to beds, borders, or
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — The Amaryllis papilio 'Butterfly' is a captivating bulbous perennial
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — It thrives best in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — providing a much-needed splash of color when few other plants are in flower
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — Each bulb, approximately 3 inches in diameter, is known to produce one or two flower stalks
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — bulb with multi-colored and red and white blooms
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — multi-colored and red and white flowers in the garden
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — Although it can tolerate partial shade
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — creating a showy display.<br><br>For landscape designers
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — resembling butterflies in flight
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — These stalks can be expected to bear 4 to 6 flowers each
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — featuring exotic greenish-white flowers accented with maroon striations
Papilio' Butterfly Amaryllis (Amaryllis Papilio 'Butterfly') — the Papilio 'Butterfly' Amaryllis can be utilized as a focal point in garden beds
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