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Amaryllis 'Minerva' - Bulb
Amaryllis 'Minerva' (Hippeastrum) has large beautifully shaped blooms marked with an unusual red and white pattern and they are just a joy to behold. Also great in the vase or flower arrangements. The amaryllis flowers a few weeks after being potted.
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Hippeastrum 'Minerva' is very easy to bring into flower indoors. Choose a sturdy pot with a layer of pot shards or hydro pellets in the bottom. The bulb should be planted in fresh potting compost. Around a third of the large bulb should stand proud of the soil level. Place the Hippeastrum 'Minerva' bulb immediately in a warm spot in full sun. Water immediately but do avoid watering on the bulb.
Hippeastrum 'Minerva' has bright red blooms with a large white heart showing pretty stripes. Each bulb usually grows 2 or even 3 stems, each carrying 3-4 flowers .The beautifully shaped flowers are a joy to behold. Gorgeous in the vase or in bouquets and flower arrangements. Hippeastrum is still well-known by its old name, amaryllils.
Did you know that this gorgeous amaryllis thrives in a sheltered spot in the garden too? Do lift the bulb and bring indoors well before the first frosts as it is not hardy.
A minimum of water is required until you see signs of growth, then you can water more and also add plant food to the water regularly. Stand the plant in a cool spot while flowering to prolong the blooms. Cut the stem right back after flowering.
Keeping Hippeastrum over WintertimeContinue to water and feed your Hippeastrum 'Minerva' after flowering has stopped to allow the bulb to store up. Stop watering in September and allow the leaves to die off. Store your bulbs in a dark, cool and frost-free place. Pot up again in December to start it growing again.