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Amaryllis belladonna

Funnel-shaped, fragrant pink flowers on each stem open before leaves appear.

Flowering period:  September to October.
Growing conditions:  Full sun.
Special note:  Half hardy so protect foliage from frost.
Typical mature height:  32 inches ( 81 cms )
Hardiness:  Half-hardy. Should withstand mild UK winters.
 RHS Award of Garden Merit  This plant has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit (AGM).

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