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Amaryllis 'Alfresco'
Amaryllis are fabulous winter houseplants. This one produces pure white double flowers on a shorter stem. More
| 1 bulb 220074-1 | £10.95 |
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| 3 bulbs 220074-3 | £28.95 |
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Amaryllis are fabulous winter houseplants. This one produces pure white, double flowers on a shorter stem than other amaryllis.
The bulbs will be sent out with full planting instructions.
This can be gift wrapped in our exclusive hessian sack, with ribbon and a Sarah Raven gift card. You will be able to add this to your basket once you begin the checkout process. To add a gift message to your order, simply fill out the details at the delivery stage of the checkout.
Please note: only items which are showing ‘in stock’ can be gift wrapped.
| Genus | Hippeastrum |
| Group/Species | x hybrida |
| Variety | Alfresco |
| Type | Tender Perennial |
| Common Name | Hippeastrum |
| Border Position | Indoor (Frost Free) |
| Bulb Size |
30/32 For more info on bulb sizes, click here. |
| Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
| Site | Indoors |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 60cm (24in) |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Plant with the bulb two thirds in, one third out of the soil. Or place in an amaryllis forcer with the roots in water. |
| Care Tips | Amaryllis are a tender bulb from Brazil and so need to be grown inside - frost free - when it's cold, but once the frosts are over and the nights are no longer cold, they can be moved outside until the end of summer. Grow inside in a bright, warm, sunny place - ideally 20 degrees, free from draughts. |
Advice
How to make a velvet amaryllis vase arrangement
Arrange Amaryllis with rosemary and a few branches from the garden, and add some baubles, silver alliums, ferns and candles for a classy Christmas...
Amaryllis flowers for the Christmas table
Create beautiful arrangements from your amaryllis flowers with this easy to follow guide.
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Create a beautiful Christmas gift by growing your Amaryllis indoors in pots – perfect for brightening up any winter home.
Delivery
Bulb Delivery - When in stock, please allow up to 3 weeks for despatch.
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