Picotee
‘Picotee’ is a Diamond Group amaryllis with white flowers edged by a fine red rim. It offers a clean, high‑contrast look that reads well in bright rooms. Indoors across North America it performs best as a winter pot plant. Stems are medium height, carrying large, refined trumpets. Blooming typically begins 6-8 weeks after planting under warm conditions. In frost‑free zones it can be grown outside, but protect from cold snaps.
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: Diamond Group
- Height × spread: 16–20 in × 8–12 in (40–50 cm × 20–30 cm)
- Bloom window: About 6–8 weeks after planting; typically Dec–Mar indoors
- Color & flower form: White petals with pencil‑thin red margin, single trumpets
- Fragrance: 0 none
- USDA hardiness: Hardy outdoors in USDA 8–10 in mild climates; otherwise grown as a seasonal houseplant in colder areas.
- Breeder / Year / Origin: unknown
- Awards/registration: RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Cut‑flower notes: Hollow stems; handle gently and stake if needed; typical vase life about 8–14 days under cool, clean conditions.
- Pet safety: avoid (toxic to pets; bulbs most toxic)
How it differs
- Distinct picotee edge rather than solid or striped blooms.
- Refined Diamond Group look with crisp white petals.
- Mid‑height habit suits tabletop containers.
Strengths
- AGM recognition from RHS indicates dependable performance.
- Clean white flowers brighten low‑light interiors.
- Suitable for cutting and for compact indoor displays.
Care in one minute
- SITE & LIGHT: Bright, indirect light; rotate for symmetry.
- SOIL: Well‑drained potting mix; plant with bulb neck exposed.
- WATER: Lightly at first; then moderate moisture without soggy mix.
- FEED: Start a balanced liquid feed after the bloom while leaves grow.
- SUPPORT: Stake if scapes tilt; cooler room extends bloom life.
- OVERWINTER: Provide a cool, dry rest to reset for next winter.
Watch‑outs
- White petals can bruise; handle carefully when cutting.
- Requires even light to keep stems straight.
- Not hardy where freezing occurs.
Best uses (tags)
containers, indoor forcing, cutting, holiday display
Provenance note
Recognized on the RHS plant profile as ‘Picotee’ in the Diamond Group with AGM status; specific breeder and year not verified.
References
- Royal Horticultural Society – Hippeastrum (Diamond Group) ‘Picotee’ profile
- Missouri Botanical Garden – Hippeastrum (group) profile
- ASPCA – Hippeastrum (Ridderstjerne) toxicity
- NC State (HortScans) – Holly, Jolly Hippeastrum (vase life)
Written by: Your Flowers Guide editorial team
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