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Christmas Star - Hippeastrums | Amaryllis | Hippeastrum x hybridum

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    Hippeastrum CHRISTMAS STAR

    Hippeastrum CHRISTMAS STAR features smaller flowers in a striking orange-red with a large pale yellow star. This eye-catching cultivar can produce up to 8 blooms per stem, making it ideal for gardens or as cut flowers.

    Overview:

    • Species: Hippeastrum
    • Growth Habit: Suitable for soil or pot cultivation
    • Flower Characteristics:
      • Colour: Orange-red with a large pale yellow star
      • Bloom Size: Smaller blooms (Sonatini division)
      • Stem Height: 35cm
    • Supplied As: Dormant Bulbs
    • Growing Zones: Suitable across Australia
    • Cut Flower: Yes
    • Fragrant: No
    • Special Note: This variety produces naturally smaller bulbs, similar in size to a daffodil.

    Planting Details:

    • Planting Depth: Leave the neck of the bulb slightly exposed
    • Spacing: 10cm apart
    • Planting Season: July - October
    • Flowering Time:
      • Tropics: October/November
      • Subtropics: October/November
      • Cool Regions: December/January

    How to Plant:

    • Location: Choose a site with full sun to partial shade.
    • Soil Preparation: Ensure the soil is light, fluffy, and well-draining to a depth of 20cm.
    • Planting Method:
      • Place bulbs with the 'fat' end and roots down, and the neck slightly above soil level.
      • Space bulbs 10cm apart for a full display or further apart for a less dense appearance.
      • If planting in pots, use high-quality, free-draining potting mix with gravel at the base.

    Care Instructions:

    • Watering: Water regularly during the growing period; reduce watering as dormancy approaches.
    • Fertilising: Annually apply pelletised chicken manure and a balanced bulb fertiliser.
    • Temperature: Protect from frost; ideal temperatures range from 15-25°C.
    • Naturalisation: Bulbs prefer to remain undisturbed in the ground for multiple years.
    • Additional Tips: Avoid overwatering, particularly in pots. Ensure good drainage.

    Additional Notes:

    • Our Hippeastrum bulbs are true to name and type, supplied as large, flowering-size bulbs with a viable root system intact. Bulb size varies depending on the cultivar.
    • Hippeastrum CHRISTMAS STAR does not require refrigeration and prefers to naturalize in the ground for many years. These long-lived bulbs thrive on an annual feeding.

    Experience the vibrant display of Hippeastrum CHRISTMAS STAR in your garden!

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