Product Description
Amaryllis Desire is an eye-catching flower with large blooms of stunning orange-red blossoms on tall strong green stems. A beautiful Hippeastrum and perfect to have as part of a cut flower display within the home. Flowering from December throughout the winter months to February this is the ideal indoor flower. Excellent quality 30cm 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.
Plant Size
Mature Height | 60 cm |
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Mature Spread | 25 cm |
Plant Spacing | 25 cm |
Annual Growth | 60 cm |
Planting Notes
Planting | Plant in fresh loam or compost with only half the bulb firmly covered. |
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Soil Type | Fertile, well drained soil |
Growing at a glance…
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 rest for about three months. Only start the withholding of water when the leaves are well developed and ripening (yellowing). During the growing season you should feed with liquid manure and water regularly. 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.