Anyone recognize this Hippeastrum hybrid?

Started by Mikent, June 07, 2024, 02:08:23 PM

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Mikent

This was purchased by a relative at a local plant sale. Labeled as unknown Amaryllis.

Can anyone tell me the name of the hybrid? This is the second bloom for the year. The first showed some large cristate-type growths on some of the petals/sepals, so maybe it was the result of someone's attempt at breeding a double flower, and not a recognized hybrid. 

Wylie

I have one that is similar. I bought it at the local farming supply store. There was a display with several bulbs, Hippeastrums, those tall Gladious hybrids, the usual stuff. Only there wasn't a way to label each one and in Europe, not providing plastic bags is a thing. So I lumped the ones I wanted together and the names are lost.

Someone once remarked in the AHS Journal (Daylilies) that the most common parent for new hybrids is 'Unknown'. If I don't know or am unsure, I go with 'Unk', and just give the one I have like yours the garden name of Red & White.