Hippeastrum 'Minerva' produces bold red flowers with a bright white star in the centre. Grow it indoors and enjoy large blooms during the winter months.

Each bulb sends up tall stems carrying several trumpet-shaped flowers. Place the pot on a sunny windowsill, in a conservatory, or in a greenhouse. You get a strong display of colour when many plants are dormant.

Looking for a living Christmas gift? Hippeastrum 'Minerva' works well as a winter-flowering houseplant that you can enjoy year after year.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Hippeastrum 'Minerva'
• Common names: Amaryllis 'Minerva', Amaryllis
• Plant type: Bulbous perennial
• Flower colour: Red with a white star centre
• Flowering period: Winter
• Position: Bright sunny indoor location
• Soil: Nutrient-rich, well-drained compost
• Height: Up to 70cm
• Spread: Up to 30cm

Benefits for UK Wildlife

• Flowers can offer pollen to visiting insects if the plant spends time outdoors during warm months.
• Works well in patio containers alongside pollinator-friendly plants.
• Adds seasonal variety to wildlife-friendly container gardens.

Planting Tips

• Plant bulbs in spring for winter flowers.
• Choose a pot slightly wider than the bulb.
• Use nutrient-rich, well-drained compost.
• Plant the bulb so the top section remains above the soil.
• Place the pot in bright sunlight indoors.
• Water lightly until new shoots appear.
• Feed regularly once growth begins.
• Turn the pot every few days so the stems grow upright.
• Allow leaves to grow after flowering to feed the bulb for the next season.

Grow Hippeastrum 'Minerva' where you can see the flowers clearly. A single bulb often produces several blooms on tall stems, giving you a strong winter display inside your home.