Hippeastrum Mambo (Mambo)
Originator: "Penning Breeding B.V." (Netherlands).
The variety is registered: in 2001
Classification: H. leopoldii (5a) (large-flowered hybrids similar in flower shape to H. leopoldii Dombr.).
Description (Helena): usually 4-6 red with white, wide-open flowers, 18-19 cm in diameter. The throat is yellow-green. On each petal passes a central light smear from the base and slightly beyond the middle. From the central smear passes red, venous venation. The edges of the petals are evenly colored red. Petals wide, rounded. The column of the pestle and stamen filaments are light, greenish closer to the throat, and reddish to the stigma and anthers. Pollen is dark yellow.
Hippeastrum Merenque (Merengue)
Originator: Fa. L.G. Vreugdenhil en Zn., Meyer (США)
The variety was registered in 2003.
Classification: Spider Group (sibister).
Elena (description from the photo): fantastic, bright sibister. Flowers are red-brown in color with an orange tint. Up to 8 flowers are formed on the peduncle, with a diameter of 8-12 cm. Stamen threads and pestle are colored red-brown, closer to the throat the color is slightly darker. Very often nectar is formed on flowers.
Hippeastrum Milady (Milady)
Originator: "Harry Deleeuw Ltd. ( SOUTH AFRICA). "
The variety is registered: in 1977
Classification H. Leopoldii (5a) (large-flowered hybrid, similar in flower shape to H. leopoldii Dombr.)..
Description: usually 4 pink flowers 15-18 cm in diameter on a peduncle 47 cm long.
Hippeastrum Minerva (Minerva)
Originator: "G.C. van Meeuwen and Sons (Netherlands)."
The variety is registered: in 1962
Classification: H. leopoldii (5a) (large-flowered hybrids similar in flower shape to H. leopoldii Dombr.).
Description: Usually 4 bright red with white, wide-open, flattened flowers with a diameter of 18 cm on a peduncle 50 cm long. Feathery venation to some extent makes up for the sometimes arising irregularity of the shape, one-sided flowers.
Differences between Minerva and Mambo (from Elena's observations): In Minerva, the shape of the flower is slightly elongated, oval-rounded. Mambo has a more rounded flower shape. In Mambo, the petals are wider, rounded. In Minervaa, the petals are slightly narrower, slightly elongated oval-rounded in shape. The predominance of white and venous veins is greater in Mambo than in Minerva.
Hippeastrum Misty (Misty)
Originator: Berbee Beheer B.V.., New World Plants (USA)
The variety was registered in 2004.
Classification: Trumpet Group
Hippeastrum Mont Blanc (White Mountain - fr.)
Originator: S. Warmenhoven & Zonen (Holland)
The variety was registered in 1962.
Classification: Galaxy Group.
Elena (photo description): beautiful large-flowered Dutch variety. On the peduncle, 5-6 light cream, sparkling (in the sun), large flowers with a diameter of 20-25 cm usually develop. The throat is light yellow with a slight green tint. The stamen filaments and pistil are white, closer to the throat with a slight yellow-green tint. The shape of the flower is open, proportional. The petals may have horn-shaped protrusions, the outer petals are already internal.
Hippeastrum Moonlight (Moonlight)
Originator: "Penning Breeding B.V." (Netherlands)
The variety is registered: in 2003
Classification: Large-flowering.
Description: Usually 4 cream-yellow, with loosely arranged petals of flattened flowers with a diameter of 17 cm on a peduncle of 45-75 cm. Although horn-shaped protrusions are usually absent, flowers tend to acquire a more cream hue over time. Moonlight tends to bloom 5 weeks after planting. The bulb with a diameter of 5.7-6.3 cm gives one peduncle, with a diameter of 7.6-8.2 cm - two and a diameter of 9.5-10 cm - three peduncles. Three years later, when grown under optimal conditions, the bulbs reach 12 C 12.7 cm in diameter. Given a 10-week dormant period at 13 ° C, mature leaves usually appear at the same time as flowers and reach 75 cm in length and 5-6 cm in width. Long peduncles make Moonlight suitable for indoor cultivation and cutting; the flowers remain fresh for 9-10 days.
Alesya (description): The flower bloomed exactly 5 weeks after planting. Arrow length 40 cm. Each peduncle has 4 flowers. Buds of elongated shape before dissolution 8.5 cm. Flower at the beginning of dissolution of a light lime shade, sparkles. Later it becomes whiter, a warm cream shade, resembles the color of ivory. The throat is green. The flower is 13-15 cm in diameter. Petals of a wide oval shape pointed to the tips, slightly bent in full dissolution. The column of the pestle and stamen filaments are light, greenish closer to the throat. Pollen is yellow. The first 2 arrows are completely green, without tan. 3rd arrow, cover, has yellowish-pinkish tanning specks. The leaves appeared in the middle of flowering, after the first two flower arrows faded. There is no smell. The flowers held for a long time. The 1st shooter bloomed for 10 days. The first flower on the 1st arrow began to bloom on January 6, on the 2nd 10th of January. By January 21st, the last flower on the second arrow had withered.
Hippeastrum Night Star (Night Star)
Originator: Amaryl C.V.
The variety was registered in 2007.
Classification: Spider Group (sibister).
Akatawa (description): Sibistra variety. Flower diameter is 10-12 cm, flower arrow height is 38-40 cm. Up to 5 flowers are formed on the peduncle. There is no smell. Corolla length 12 cm. Petals are light beige in color with a cherry stripe in the center, running from the throat to the middle of the petal. The flower does not fully open. Petals are clawed, slightly wavy, narrow 1-1.5 cm, grooved. Stamen threads are light, pinkish at the base. A drop of nectar hangs on the pestle.
Nymph Hippeastrum (Nymph)
Originator: "T. van Nieuwkerk Amaryllis B.V." (Netherlands).
The variety is registered: in 1995.
Classification: Large Double
Description: Usually 4 compact cream, with delicate red-brown stripes, peony flowers with a diameter of 22-25 cm on a peduncle 35-45 cm long. Up to 14 petals and several internal petals and staminodes in one flower. Sometimes common stamens are also present. This hybrid is grown for cutting and looks great in large solemn compositions with lush foliage and decorations.
Elena (description): In my opinion, one of the most beautiful, magnificent, spectacular varieties. The peduncle usually has 3-4 white-cream, large flowers with small red stripes. The shape of the flower is very similar to a lush ball. Flowers look very good when cut.
