Double Hippeastrum Adele Maguire

A white double with deep, pink red veins that blends outward from the centre of the bloom. The flowers are well formed with a hint of chartreuse at the throat.

Double Hippeastrums are the triumphant result of years of intensive hybridising. They are just as easy to grow with twice the number of petals. Hippeastrum are extroverts; their large, eye catching flowers that open on tall, straight stems. The trumpet blooms last well in the garden and also cut for indoor displays.

Hippeastrums grow well in garden soils and in pots. In pots, they can be moved to centre stage when in bloom and rested, hidden behind the shed in winter.

Hippeastrum grow best in humus rich, moist, well drained soils. Though well drained is the most important factor. Hippeastrum grow Australia wide. Keep plants protected from slugs and snails. Keep Hippeastrum moist in growth and relatively dry over winter.

Hippeastrum are semi evergreen and will go dormant in cool climates.

Supplied as: Bulbs