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Common red Amaryllis

Posted: November 6th, 2011, 11:56 am
by Muhammad Arif Khan
A friend asked for a few amaryllis bulbs, except the common red ones.
What is a common red Amaryllis?
I have a variety of red Hippeastrums including some I am trying to improve and would not give to anyone.
Which of the following would you call the common red?

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There are many more each having variation in shade or shape.
Which one of these is THE COMMON RED?

Re: Common red Amaryllis

Posted: November 6th, 2011, 12:18 pm
by Izhar
Hippeastrum x johnsonii is the common red..

Re: Common red Amaryllis

Posted: November 6th, 2011, 12:45 pm
by Muhammad Arif Khan
Izhar, Yes, it was the only Hippeastrum Known here twenty years ago. My post was a food for thought to create interest.
Strange it is rare in USA now

Re: Common red Amaryllis

Posted: November 6th, 2011, 9:54 pm
by Muhammad Arif Khan
Hippeastrum X Jhonsonii

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As charming as any other.