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intergeneric Amaryllis family hybrids

hairmetal4ever
20 years ago

I wanted to try to cross a Hippeastrum with a Lycoris to try and get a cold-hardy Hippeastrum-type flower that would thrive outdoors in zone 6. I realize L. squamigera and L. radiata are triploid and wouldn't work most likely, but what about others, like Lycoris sanguinea, L. longituba, or L. chinesis? From a chromosomal standpoint, could such a cross "take" and produce viable seed? Also, since bloom times are different, how would I save pollen, can it be frozen and preserved?

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