Indoor Amaryllis Hippeastrum - Blossom Peacock

Indoor Amaryllis Hippeastrum - Blossom Peacock Description

AMARYLLIS (HIPPEASTRUM)

 CATEGORYAmaryllis (hippeastrum)HEIGHT45-50cmVARIETYBlossom PeacockBLOOMS6-8 Weeks after plantingDESCRIPTIONDouble white centre turning to red on the outer tipsQUANTITY PER UNIT1

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Best known for its showy-flowered hybrids hippeastrum comprises abour 80 species of bulbous perennials. All are grown for their fantastic flowers that are typically large amaryllis-like and colourful. Most species are native to the subtropical and tropical regions of central and south america and the west indies.

The dark to medium green strap-like leaves grow from a large bulb. The funnel-shaped, horizontal to somewhat nodding blooms are borne atop stout, leafless, knee-high stems in four-six-flowered clusters. Bulbs typically produce two flower stems at a time. These bulbs are conditioned to flower in winter. The flowers are followed by large lobed seed capsules.

blossom peacock is one of a handful of fragrant amaryllis. It is stunning with its white centre turning to bright holiday red on the outer tips. A double amaryllis, this one is sure to elicit many comments.

For indoor forcing the bigger the bulb the better the show. These are very large bulbs. Plant 6-8 weeks before you want them to flower. Before planting, pick off any dead or damaged pieces of root, leaving only healthy, fleshy roots. Make up a compost mix using equal parts of peat and perlite. Half-fill a plastic pot 2.5cm (1) wider than the bulb, with the compost mix and add compost around the roots so that one-third of the bulb shows. Water well and let the soil drain. Never leave pots standing in water. Begin feeding as soon as the shoot appears and continue on a weekly basis until flowering is over. Water plants as required.