Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
tropical environments
Dry areas, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Light Pink
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Deer resistant
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From Rhizomes, Tubers
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Mealybugs, Mites, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
HIPPEASTRUM 'Picotee'
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
Common Name
Florist Amaryllis, Hippeastrum, Picotee Hippeastrum
Rosemary, Tuscan Blue Rosemary
In Hindi
HIPPEASTRUM
टस्कन ब्लू दौनी
In German
HIPPEASTRUM
Tuscan Blau Rosmarin
In French
HIPPEASTRUM
Toscane Bleu Rosemary
In Spanish
Hippeastrum
Toscana azul Romero
In Greek
Hippeastrum
Τοσκάνης Μπλε Rosemary
In Portuguese
HIPPEASTRUM
Tuscan Azul Rosemary
In Polish
Hippeastrum
Toskańskie Niebieski Rosemary
In Latin
Hippeastrum
Tusci Rosemary blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Amaryllis
Rosmarinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Hippeastrum and Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Season and care of Hippeastrum and Tuscan Blue Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Hippeastrum and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hippeastrum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Tuscan Blue Rosemary season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Hippeastrum is Loam, Sand and for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hippeastrum is Acidic, Neutral and for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline.
Hippeastrum and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Physical Information
Hippeastrum and Tuscan Blue Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Hippeastrum height is 38.10 cm and width 30.10 cm whereas Tuscan Blue Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Hippeastrum and Tuscan Blue Rosemary are as follows:
Hippeastrum flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
Hippeastrum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tuscan Blue Rosemary flower color: Blue Violet
- Tuscan Blue Rosemary leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Hippeastrum and Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Care of Hippeastrum and Tuscan Blue Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hippeastrum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tuscan Blue Rosemary pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Hippeastrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuscan Blue Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.