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In Queensland the Hippeastrum is a Spring flowering bulb. The flowers are extremely large and trumpet shaped and are borne on thick hollow stems with usually four flowers to a stem. The colours are spectacular, ranging from pure white, through all the pinks, oranges and reds. And more recently doubles have become available. A mature bulb can produce two to four flower spikes a season with each one lasting 2-3 weeks depending on climatic conditions. Hippeastrums would have to be one of the easiest bulbs to grow. It doesn’t matter what type of soil they are grown in, as long as it is well drained. They will grow and flower in full sun or semi-shade and if potted, can be brought inside to enjoy while in bloom.
CULTURE: Plant bulbs in soil, point up with the neck above the soil. The soil can be improved before planting by adding any organic matter. Fertilise using a good complete or balanced fertiliser such as, Nutricote or Garden Master. Plant approximately 45cm apart and it won’t be necessary to separate clumps for 3-4 years. Clumps are best separated after they have finished blooming, usually in late Summer early Autumn.They actually prefer to be a little crowded. Hippeastrums also make perfect pot plants. Just pick a pot large enough to hold 2 or 3 bulbs and remember to water well in the flowering season. They go dormant in the winter months so do not fertilise during this time. Do not worry if the leaves yellow and die they will grow back bigger and better. Beware: Do not over water your bulbs, they will rot if left sitting in wet boggy soil.
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| IMAGE |
NAME | PRICE |
DESCRIPTION |
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APRIL DESIRE | $16 |
Apricot with a bold white star centre. |
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APRIL MEMENTO | $14 |
Pretty Apricot witha white midrib.. |
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AZTEC | $17 |
Mid orange patterned blooms. Well shaped. |
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CITY OF COOMA | $14 |
Midseason white. Hardy and vigorous. |
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DENISE | $14 |
Large cerise blooms with a lovely green throat |
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DONNA MAREE | $16 |
Cream with pinkish red markings. Pencilled border with heavier colour on the top petals. |
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DOUBLE PICOTEE | $20 |
Creamy white double with pink picotee edges to all petals. Opens a heavier colour but fades off to this lovely lacy colour. |
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EMERALD PRINCESS | $20 |
Very large greenish white. |
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FLORENCE MAY MAGUIRE | $25 |
Large white double with a fine red picotee edge. |
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GERALDINE | $14 |
Solid cerise blooms with a velvet sheen in the heart. |
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GORBY | $14 |
Dark red. Large reflexed flowers. An early bloomer. Popular. |
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GREAT SHOW | $16 |
Large white with a dark pink patterned centre |
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GUYRA | $18 |
Dusky pink, well shaped blooms. |
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HARBOUR LIGHTS | $20 |
Medium pink with darker pink pattern in the centre |
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JAFFA | $14 |
White with orangey red strips. Bold. |
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JAN'S CHOICE | $16 |
Pale pink background with a cerise pink pattern with heavier colour on the top petals. |
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JENNIFER JEAN | $16 |
Creamy with with a red pattern that's heavier on the top petals. |
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JOYFUL MAIDEN | $25 |
Almost pure white double with just a few pink flecks. |
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KAITLIN | $16 |
Cerise with a greenish white star pattern in the centre |
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KRAKATOA | $20 |
Very large marron red with pinkish white stripes. |
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MILADY'S MAGIC | $14 |
Apricot on a creamy white background. |
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MILLENIUM STAR | $20 |
Lovely waterlily style double. Pink and white. The most popular double to date. |
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MISSY | $14 |
An unusual flower. Reddish orange with heavily ruffled centre. Fragrant. |
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MOVILLE | $14 |
Cerise pink with a bold white midrib. |
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NANA PARNELL | $14 |
Tall dark red, beautifully shaped. Regal! |
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NATALIE | $14 |
Pink and white with a touch of peach. Early bloomer. |
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ORANGE JESTER | $14 |
Bright orange with a darker centre. Well shaped. |
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PEMBROKE | $14 |
Bell shaped peach apricot blooms, strong white midrib. |
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PENCILLED PEPPI | $14 |
White with small reddish markings and a thin red picotee edge. |
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PINK MISSY | $14 |
Pink with red shadings. |
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REBECCA | $14 |
Low growing pretty soft pink apricot. |
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REVE | $14 |
Large creped soft rose pink blooms with a green throat. |
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ROYAL VELVET | $20 |
Deep dark burgundy with black veins. The darkest. It is very hard to photograph this hippy. It is showing an orange blush to the petals, but in real life it is just deep dark red. One of our best sellers! |
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RUSSIAN HALO | $16 |
Bright red with a fine white edge. |
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RUSSIAN TWIN | $25 |
Large bright red double. |
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SANDRA OTWAY | $25 |
Tangerine pink double with a bold white midrib. |
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SNOWY RIVER | $14 |
Snow white. Blooms mid season. |
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SUMMERTIME | $14 |
Medium pink with a bold white midrib. |
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SURPRISE | $14 |
Red with a strong white picotee edge. |
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SUSAN SLADE | $14 |
Cerise red with strong white midribs. |
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TWILIGHT MELODY | $20 |
Soft pale pink with a large white star centre. |