Hippeastrum (amaryllis) Sonata Single - Wildfire™- 2 bulbs p-pack

Ignite your space with the striking beauty of amaryllis Wildfire™. Its fiery red blooms with bold markings create a dramatic and passionate display that commands attention. With two bulbs per pack, this showstopper will spark joy season after season.

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Common name: amaryllis, Christmas flower 
Sun exposure: Full sun and semi-shade
Planting time: September – January 
Flowering time: October - February
Active growth: September - April
Dormant: May – August
Lifting time: June
Type: True bulb
Mature height: 40cm
Planting depth: Plant with the neck above the soil
Plant spacing: 10cm apart
Watering: After planting, water and then wait 10 days for the roots to stabilise. Thereafter, water every 3-4 days when planted in the ground for 10 minutes. If you have planted them in containers, water every 2-3 days, until water runs out from the bottom of the container. Empty saucers 30 minutes after watering. 

Position and soil
Amaryllis is one of the easiest plants to grow. It produces gorgeous blooms in just a few weeks after planting. They are happy in well-draining soil, but tolerate a variety of soils, ranging from heavy loam to light sand. 

Further Care
Feed weekly with Hadeco Bulb Food until March. Watering should continue into April and can come to a halt from May. Bulbs can remain in the soil or be lifted once the foliage is yellow and has wilted. If you choose to lift, store them in cool and dry places (a dark cupboard or garage will do) and then at the end of winter it can be cleaned of old brown foliage and replanted in the garden or pots.