SEA SUNSET

Engineering the 'Sea Sunset' (Morskoy Zakat) Hybrid

The 'Sea Sunset' hippeastrum is a result of a specialized breeding program developed by the Federal Research Center 'Subtropical Scientific Center of the RAS'. This cultivar focuses on optimizing the bulb's metabolic reserves to support high-performance flowering cycles.

Technical Specifications of the Reproductive System

The hybrid's design prioritizes nutrient density within the bulb, which is crucial for developing massive inflorescences. Key technical performance indicators:

• Inflorescence Architecture: The flower diameter reaches 22–25 cm. The supporting stalk possesses high tissue density to maintain vertical integrity under the significant weight of the blossoms.
• Reproductive Yield: Produces 2–3 flowers per stalk. This limited count is a strategic trade-off, ensuring that the plant allocates maximum energy to maintain petal turgor and structural stability.

Given its origin (Georgia, subtropical region), the cultivar is highly sensitive to light intensity. Proper lumen exposure is critical during the active growth phase to prevent etiolation—a weakening of the stalk tissues caused by inadequate photosynthesis.

Agrotechnical Management

Successful cultivation requires strict adherence to the dormancy protocol. The bulb requires a cooling period (10–12°C) to complete the differentiation of generative buds. Failure to maintain these environmental parameters during the off-season may cause the plant to bypass its flowering cycle, diverting energy instead toward vegetative leaf development.