Hippeastrum 'Premiere'
amaryllis
- 14cm pot
- £13.49 £14.99
- shipped within 2 weeks
Delivery options
- Standard £5.95
- Position: bright light
- Soil: good quality potting compost
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: December to February
- Hardiness: frost tender (will need winter protection)
- Pot cover: choose a 16cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot
Hippeastrum 'Premiere' is an outstanding choice for those seeking bold colour and impressive blooms. This Amaryllis variety is known for its rich red-purple, funnel-shaped flowers, which can reach up to 25cm (10in) across and sit on sturdy stems, making it ideal for both pots and cut flower arrangements. With three to four striking florets per stem, it adds a dramatic flair to any display. Its easy-care nature and stunning appearance make it a popular choice for indoor growing or winter holiday décor.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from. If you are looking to purchase separately, a minimum of a 16cm pot cover will be required.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from. If you are looking to purchase separately, a minimum of a 16cm pot cover will be required.
Once flowering has finished, cut off the flower stalk 5-10cm above the bulb - don't cut off the foliage. Water when the surface of compost is dry and feed fortnightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Reduce and cease watering from early autumn and move to a dry, dark spot for a few months allowing the foliage to die back, simulating the dormant, dry season of the plant’s native South America. In November bring it back into the light and begin watering again. Old foliage should be removed though take care not to remove any new shoots. Expect flowers in six to eight weeks. Keep the plant in a bright spot avoiding direct sun, and rotate the plant periodically to avoid the emerging flower stalk leaning towards the light. Leaves will appear shortly after flowering.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten