2024年10月21日 · Amaryllis bulb propagation is much easier, and store-bought bulbs are readily available in a wide variety of colors, sizes, and flower forms. These are the most direct routes to enjoying the amazing, huge flowers.

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a Christmas classic. The flowering bulb blooms just in time for the holidays, and can continue to live for decades with repeat blooming every year—sometimes even twice a year. Here's how to care for amaryllis indoors and nurture it …

Bulbs should flower about six to eight weeks after planting, and should be planted from October to January. These are fleshy, rounded, underground storage organs, usually sold and planted while dormant. Examples include daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, lilies, onions and garlic.

Hippeastrum are supplied as a dormant bulb. Unpack immediately and keep in an airy position until ready to plant, making sure the roots do not dry out too much. Do this even if you are not planting immediately.

2024年11月5日 · Hippeastrum flowers are large, trumpet-shaped, and can measure up to 25 cm in diameter. They typically bloom in clusters of 2 to 6 flowers on a single stalk. The colors of the flowers vary widely, including shades of red, pink, white, and orange, with some varieties featuring striking stripes or patterns.

2024年11月25日 · Unlock vibrant Hippeastrum blooms 🌺 with essential planting and care tips that will elevate your garden game! 🌞 Hippeastrum needs 6+ hours of sunlight for optimal growth and blooming. 🌱 Well-draining soil prevents bulb rot; amend with compost for nutrients. 🌼 Regular care and monitoring ensure stunning blooms year after year.

Amaryllis or Hippeastrum is one of the most beautiful looking of all the indoor flowering bulbs. It's an easy care houseplant which can flower year after year.

2021年7月9日 · Stage an old-fashioned garden ‘love in’ and rediscover your inner flower child by planting gloriously vibrant hippeastrums (aka ‘hippies’). Planting hippies bulbs from now until October means the spring-summer blooms will add to …

2024年11月11日 · The flower forms of Hippeastrum are incredibly diverse: Single Blooms: Classic varieties feature a single layer of six petals, creating a star-like shape. Double and Multi-Layered Blooms: Many cultivars, such as Hippeastrum ‘Double Dream’ and Hippeastrum ‘White Nymph’, have multiple petal layers, adding fullness and creating a dramatic ...

Hippeastrums are giants among indoor bulbs. Their sturdy, leafless stems, more than half a metre in height, are topped with blaring trumpets of rich colour or cooler hues. They are large-flowered bulbs, commonly grown indoors in the UK and often known as amaryllis.