Amaryllis 'Hercules' - flower bulb 30/32

Description
The Amaryllis 'Hercules' (Hippeastrum) produces striking, pink flowers from October to April. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shaded position. This slender plant usually reaches a height of 50–60 cm and spreads up to 40 cm.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for

Spread
South America.

Frost hardiness
It requires frost-free overwintering at 18 to 25°C.

Growth
Slender.

Water
This plant has a low water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Tasks
- Fertilise during the growing season: weekly from March to August.

Care
- Scale insects are best controlled with a soap and spirits solution. Spider mites can often simply be showered off over the bath. - Plants that are sensitive to direct sunlight are best kept in an east or west-facing window with mild morning or evening sun. - Over time, the soil loses some of its important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring. - High water permeability of the substrate is extremely important: waterlogging and standing water in the pot inevitably lead to rotting.

Flower
The pink, funnel-shaped flowers of the Amaryllis 'Hercules' appear in clusters from October to April. These grow to a size of around 10–20 cm.

Use
Room