Details
- Supplied As
- Bulbs
- Bulb Size
- 32/34 cm
- Flowering Height
- 35-40 cm
- RHS Recommended
- Award of Garden Merit
- Colour
- Whites & Creams
- Pinks & Pastels
- Flowering Time
- January
- December
- Planting Time
- September
- October
- Growing
- Perennial
- Perfect For
- Indoor Flowering
- Pots & Tubs
Amaryllis Apple Blossom
M5511
Description
Large, graceful trumpet-shaped blooms in fresh spring colours are produced at the top of tall stems from Hippeastrum ‘Apple Blossom’ during the darkest months of the year.
The lily-like flowers are a joy to watch as they unfurl from large buds to reveal the soft pink and white, watercolour petals. Exotic-looking, long curved stamens reach out from the fresh green centre of each bloom.
South African Hippeastrum, commonly known as Amaryllis, are often grown to flower at Christmas, adding a natural feel to the festive home.
This elegant variety Amaryllis Apple Blossom has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the RHS for incredible beauty, health, and vigour.
Each bulb will produce two stems, each holding up to 5 show-stopping blooms.
de Jager's top quality, top size bulbs really make a huge difference in terms of flowering.
Care Guide
Before planting soak lower part of bulb and roots in warm water for a few hours. Hippeastrum bulbs should flower approximately six to eight weeks after planting and are best planted between October and January.
Use a peat-free John Innes No.2 or multipurpose compost and choose a pot just slightly larger than the bulb. Position the bulb with roughly one-third exposed above the compost surface. Place pots in a bright warm room at approximately 21°C (70°F) to encourage strong growth. Water lightly at first, increasing gradually once leaves begin to appear. Keep the compost lightly moist but never waterlogged, and avoid leaving excess water in saucers.
Turn the pot regularly so the flower stem develops evenly towards the light, and support taller varieties if needed. Once the flowers open, moving the plant to a cooler room around 15–18°C (60–65°F) will help extend the display and keep blooms looking fresh for longer.
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Leichtlinii Blue Heaven
M5207
The airy spires of sky-blue Camassia ‘Leichtlinii Blue Heaven’ are a welcome sight when blooming amongst long grass, proudly announcing the start of summer.
This blissful camassia produces delicate, spidery florets of icy blue with pronounced golden stamens, clustered along slender stems up to 65cm tall. The flower spikes of the Camassia ‘Leichtlinii Blue Heaven’ are wonderful for cutting, adding texture and height to seasonal bouquets and flower arrangements.
Plant the bulbs in clusters or ribbons through meadow areas and garden borders, in moisture retentive soil to glow in the sun and dance in the June breeze.
A useful and striking plant to fill the gap between spring bulbs and summer-flowering perennials.
- Delivery
Orders for Spring Flowering Bulbs will be despatched in order rotation from mid-September to late November.
We use Whistl for deliveries and our ordering process allows you to provide special instructions such as leaving in a safe place should you happen to be out when your bulbs are delivered or if you require a different delivery date.
Should you have any other order requirements other than those listed please contact us on 01622 840229 before placing an order.
Current charges per order are as below and include VAT.
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