Sprekelia formosissima Begins The Summer

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From rocky highland areas of central Mexico, an effortless bulb here, with multiple rounds of bloom in warm weather if it likes loves its location.  Swift drainage a must;  bone-dry during winter dormancy preferred.  
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Happy Summer!

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  1. Janneke June 22, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    Beautiful that Sprekelia, I had it once in my greenhouse, but since we do not heat it anymore, the Sprekelia has gone.

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    1. Hoover BooJune 22, 2013 at 1:11 PM

      Yes it's not very cold hardy. Do Hippeastrum survive in your unheated greenhouse?

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  2. Phillip OliverJune 22, 2013 at 7:59 AM

    Very pretty!

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  3. HannahJune 22, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Very elegant. Beautiful color and form. So how do you keep it bone dry in the winter?

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    1. Hoover BooJune 22, 2013 at 1:10 PM

      It's in a raised bed in sandy-silty soil--that seems to be good enough. With a measly 5" of rain this winter, dry wasn't difficult. :(

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  4. MulchMaidJune 23, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    What an amazing red. Sadly, not a plant for our wet, wet winters here. Happy Summer, Hoov!

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    1. Hoover BooJune 23, 2013 at 5:27 PM

      Happy Summer back attcha. Lift and store for winter?

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  5. dianneJune 24, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Such a beautiful lily, the colour is amazing.
    xoxoxo ♡

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