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Party Time - Hippeastrums | Amaryllis | Hippeastrum x hybridum

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Party Time - Hippeastrums | Amaryllis | Hippeastrum x hybridum - Oldboy&

Description

Let the celebration begin in your garden with Hippeastrum ‘Party Time’, a bold and festive variety known for its dramatic red and white striped blooms. The large, star-shaped flowers burst with colour, making this an unmissable statement piece in pots, borders, or indoor floral displays.

Fast-growing and easy to care for, 'Party Time' delivers its high-impact display through the warmer months and is a brilliant performer across all Australian climates.

📏 Key Specifications

  • Botanical Name: Hippeastrum x hybridum 'Party Time'

  • Common Name: Amaryllis 'Party Time'

  • Supplied As: Dormant, flowering-size bulbs

  • Flower Colour: Red and white striped with bright green throats

  • Bloom Size: Large and star-shaped

  • Flowering Period:

    • Tropics & Subtropics: October–November

    • Cool Regions: December–January

  • Plant Height: Up to 35cm

  • Plant Width: Approx. 15cm

  • Fragrance: None

  • Cut Flower Use: Excellent choice

  • Growing Zones: Suitable across all Australian regions

🌱 Planting Details

  • Planting Season: July to October

  • Depth: Leave the bulb neck slightly above the soil surface

  • Spacing: 10cm between bulbs for full impact

  • Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

  • Soil: Light, fluffy, and free-draining; prepare to 20cm depth

  • Pot Planting Tip: Use quality potting mix with gravel at the base for drainage

🌿 Care Guide

  • Watering: Regular during active growth; reduce in dormancy

  • Fertilising: Apply pelletised chicken manure and balanced bulb fertiliser annually

  • Temperature: Ideal 15–25°C; protect from frost

  • Naturalisation: Leave bulbs in-ground for long-term performance

  • Maintenance Tip: Avoid overwatering, especially in pots; ensure good drainage

💐 Why Gardeners Love 'Party Time'

  • Spectacular visual impact with candy-cane like red-and-white blooms

  • Performs brilliantly in pots or garden beds

  • Extremely low maintenance with reliable flowering

  • A fantastic gift for plant lovers or summer decorators

  • Suitable for indoor or outdoor displays

❓ FAQs

Can I grow 'Party Time' indoors?
Yes! Hippeastrum bulbs thrive indoors near sunny windows.

Will it flower in cooler areas?
Absolutely. In cooler zones, it blooms later in the season (Dec–Jan).

Can I cut and display the flowers?
Yes, they’re long-lasting and perfect for vases.

Does this variety have a scent?
No, 'Party Time' is grown for its bold colour, not fragrance.

Do I need to lift the bulbs?
No, these bulbs prefer to naturalise and don’t need annual lifting.

What Can You Purchase From Oldboy’s Flowers’ Online Store?

We have a wide selection of Australian grown plants that we deliver as mature plants or mature bulbs. We also supply gardening tools, fertilisers, decorative garden lights, plant hangers and flower pots.

We love chatting with avid gardeners and sharing our knowledge with those with “not so green” fingers, so feel free to contact us.