Habranthus robustus
In mild winters H. robustus is evergreen. Should be left undisturbed for several years. After a drought period ten days following a heavy watering or a rainstorm the large soft pink flowers will appear.
The genus
A South American genus, very close to Zephyranthes, with only minor botanical differences. Habranthus has inclined flowers with etamines of different lengths.
- Family :Amaryllidaceae
- Native to :Argentine à S.Brésil
- Colour :Pink
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :summer grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Borders - Humides places - In the ground - Containers or pot
Growing cycle
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Planting :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-1)
Growth :January (sem. 2-2), March (sem. 4-4), April (sem. 2-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :July (sem. 4-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-1)