Amaryllis Estella 28cm+

Name: Amaryllis Estella 28cm+
SKU: 0005532
Price: 7 GBP
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0005532

hippeastrum

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Magneta to light purple, with white stripes.Hippeastrum, more commonly known as an Amaryllis, make excellent pot plants, producing three to four funnel-shaped florets of 20-25cm wide at the mouth, carried on a strong stems. 28cm+ bulbs supplied.

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- Mature Height 55cm
- Mature Spread 25cm
- Annual Growth 55cm
- Planting Plant in fresh loam or compost leaving the top 3rd of the bulb left uncovered.
- Soil Type Fertile, well drained, multi purpose potting compost.
- Pruning After flowers fade, cut off the flower stalk but not the foliage.
During the growing season you should feed with liquid manure and water regularly. When growth of the bulb is complete, water can be gradually withheld and the bulb can be given a rest for about 3 months. Only start the withholding of water oncethe leaves are well developed and ripening (yellowing). The bulb does not need repotting every year.Indoor flowering in winter/early spring. Pot up in a good quality loam or compost and ensure the compost is well positioned around the roots of the bulb. Only half cover the bulb with the compost and store in an area with plenty of access to heat. With sufficient heat, the growth of these bulbs can begin any time in the winter.