Hippeastrum 'Happy Valley' produces large, vibrant red and cream flowers indoors during winter. Grow it in a pot and enjoy striking blooms when most other plants are dormant.

The bulb sends up strong stems carrying several trumpet-shaped flowers. Place the pot in a bright room, conservatory, or greenhouse to see each flower clearly.

Do you want indoor flowers in winter? Hippeastrum 'Happy Valley' offers a simple, reliable display with minimal effort.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Hippeastrum 'Happy Valley'
• Common names: Amaryllis 'Happy Valley', Amaryllis
• Plant type: Bulbous perennial
• Flower colour: Red (with white centre, depending on variety)
• Flowering period: Winter
• Position: Bright indoor location
• Soil: One part well-rotted manure, one part sand, two parts leaf mould
• Height: Up to 45cm
• Spread: Up to 45cm

Benefits for UK Wildlife

• Flowers may provide pollen for insects if pots spend time outdoors during warm weather.
• Extends the seasonal flowering period for pollinator-friendly container gardens.
• Works well alongside other winter-flowering indoor bulbs in mixed displays.

Planting Tips

• Plant bulbs in spring in a pot slightly wider than the bulb.
• Plant the bulb half in and half out of the soil.
• Water lightly until shoots appear.
• Feed with liquid fertiliser, except while in flower.
• After flowering, feed every ten days to encourage strong growth.
• Cut the foliage in October or November.
• Leave the bulb dormant until growth begins in spring.
• Use well-draining, fertile compost for best results.

Place Hippeastrum 'Happy Valley' where you can enjoy its flowers up close. A single bulb can produce several stems of vibrant winter blooms for your home.