Hippeastrum x hybridum
A popular choice for its attractive soft pink colour. Large blooms up to 15cm across. Grows very strongly in the garden and makes a wonderful display in pots or containers.
How To Grow
Prepare the soil by adding organic matter and compost. Plant in a moist well drained soil, protected from wind but with plenty of sunlight. Leave neck of bulb protruding above the soil and side water weekly during dry spells as Hippeastrums don’t like overhead watering. Spray lightly with fungicide and protect from snails and slugs. For Christmas flowering, keep bulbs in the crisper section of your refrigerator until mid November
When To Plant
Spring
Flowering
Late Spring / Summer
When to Sow/Plant
Spring