Amaryllis Quito

Name: Amaryllis Quito
SKU: 0009884
Price: 8.5 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

0009884

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CODE am029

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Supplied as 28/30cm Bulbs Delivery within 28 days

Cherry red with cream stripes. Excellent quality 28cm+ bulbs which are often sold on the high street in presentation boxes for a higher price. They should produce two stems per bulb, great value for money.

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- Mature Height 60cm
- Mature Spread 25cm
- Plant Spacing 25cm
- Annual Growth 60cm
- 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.