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Amaryllis (Hippeastrum)

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Spectacular indoor flowering in winter

Hippeastrum is a spectacular bulb flower that is especially loved for its large, trumpet-shaped flowers and user-friendliness in pot culture. Under the commercial name ‘Amaryllis’ it has become a permanent fixture in the winter and Christmas period, but it is also popular for spring cultivation. Hippeastrum is suitable for both professional flower cultivation and consumer sales: the flowering is reliable, impressive and long-lasting. Available in a wide range of colours – from classic red to modern white-pink or striped – it is an ideal choice for indoor decoration, gift packaging and flowering pot plants. For growers it offers high added value with relatively little space and labour.

Hippeastrum – impressive blooms from a single bulb

Hippeastrum is known for its exceptionally large flowers – often up to 20 cm in diameter – that bloom on sturdy, hollow stems from a single bulb. The plant has few leaves during flowering, so all the attention goes to the flowers. Each bulb can produce 2 to 4 flower stems, each with multiple flowers, resulting in a long flowering period of sometimes up to 6 to 8 weeks.

The plant is mainly grown indoors and sold in the winter and early spring. Popular varieties such as ‘Red Lion’, ‘Picotee’, ‘Apple Blossom’ or ‘Double King’ offer variation in colour, flower shape and flowering time. Hippeastrum grows well in a warm, light spot and requires minimal maintenance, making it an attractive product for both growers and consumers.

Applications:

  • Potted plant production for Christmas and spring sales

  • Luxury giftware and home decoration

  • Suitable for indoor flowering (living rooms, offices, showrooms)

  • Can also be used as a cut flower in tall vases

  • Popular in retail, garden centres and export to winter climates

Hippeastrum bulbs from Holland Bulb Market – flowering power for the winter market

We supply Hippeastrum bulbs in various sizes (26/28 to 36/+), suitable for different markets: large-flowered, double-flowered, striped or specialty. Our bulbs come from specialist growers and are professionally prepared for successful flowering.

Benefits for our customers:

  • Top quality flowering bulbs with high yield per bulb

  • Support for forcing programs and flowering planning

  • Packaging for bulk, consumer boxes or retail concepts

  • Delivery tailored to seasonal campaigns (winter/sales peaks)

Seasonal information

  • Planting season:

    • September – January (for winter flowering)

    • February – April (for spring pot culture)

  • Flowering:

    • 6 to 10 weeks after planting

    • Usually November – April (depending on forcing)

  • Category: Potted plant / indoor cultivation

  • Climate:

    • Not winter hardy – only suitable for indoors or greenhouse

    • Ideal for forcing under controlled conditions

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