Hippeastrum roseum produces soft orange-pink trumpet-shaped flowers during the winter months. Grow the bulbs indoors in pots and enjoy colour when outdoor plants are quiet.

This Amaryllis variety sends up sturdy stems topped with several large blooms. Place the pot on a bright windowsill, in a conservatory, or in a greenhouse. You get a clear view of each flower as it opens.

Want winter flowers inside your home? Hippeastrum roseum gives you a simple way to grow bold seasonal colour.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Hippeastrum roseum
• Common name: Amaryllis
• Plant type: Bulbous perennial
• Flower colour: Soft orange-pink
• Flowering period: Winter
• Position: Bright indoor location
• Soil: Rich, free-draining compost
• Height: Up to 40cm
• Spread: Up to 40cm

Benefits for UK Wildlife

• Flowers may offer pollen for insects if plants are placed outdoors during warm weather.
• Works well in patio containers with pollinator-friendly plants.
• Extends seasonal interest in wildlife-friendly gardens when moved outdoors in summer.

Planting Tips

• Plant bulbs indoors during spring.
• Use a pot only slightly wider than the bulb.
• Plant the bulb half in and half out of the soil.
• Prepare compost using one part well-rotted manure, one part sand, and two parts leaf mould.
• Place the pot in bright light.
• Grow in a warm room, conservatory, or greenhouse.
• Water lightly until new shoots appear.
• Allow the leaves to grow after flowering so the bulb stores energy for the next season.

Grow Hippeastrum roseum where you can see the flowers clearly. A single bulb can produce several blooms, giving you a strong winter display indoors.