Hippeastrum 'Baton Rouge' is a striking Amaryllis grown for large red trumpet-shaped flowers. Plant the bulb in spring, and you can enjoy bold blooms in winter and again the following spring.

This variety grows well indoors. It produces thick stems topped with several large flowers that face outward. The display works well on a windowsill, table, or bright conservatory.

Want colour indoors during winter? Hippeastrum 'Baton Rouge' offers a reliable flowering display with little effort.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Hippeastrum 'Baton Rouge'
• Common name: Amaryllis
• Plant type: Bulbous perennial
• Flower colour: Deep red
• Flowering period: Winter and the following spring
• Position: Bright indoor location
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained compost
• Height: Up to 45cm
• Spread: Up to 45cm

Benefits for UK Wildlife

• Flowers can provide pollen for insects if grown outdoors in warm weather.
• Extends the flowering period in a garden when placed outside during summer.
• Works well alongside other pollinator-friendly plants in patio containers.

Planting Tips

• Plant bulbs in spring.
• Choose a pot slightly larger than the bulb.
• Use fertile, well-drained compost.
• Plant the bulb with the top half above the soil surface.
• Place the pot in a bright indoor position.
• Water lightly until growth appears.
• Turn the pot every few days to keep the stems straight.
• Allow leaves to grow after flowering to help feed the bulb for the next season.

Grow Hippeastrum 'Baton Rouge' in a decorative pot where you can see the flowers up close. A single bulb can produce several large blooms, creating a strong winter display inside your home.