Sunrise - Hippeastrums | Amaryllis | Hippeastrum x hybridum

Brighten your garden or indoor space with the stunning Hippeastrum 'Sunrise' – a robust and easy-care bulb that rewards you with mid-pink blooms accented by a radiant lemon eye. Ideal for beds, borders, and pots, this variety is beloved for its showy display, quick establishment, and excellent performance as a cut flower.

Whether you're in the tropics or cooler southern regions, 'Sunrise' adapts to your climate and offers an unforgettable floral show from spring to summer.

📏 Key Specifications

• Botanical Name: Hippeastrum x hybridum 'Sunrise'

• Common Name: Amaryllis ‘Sunrise’

• Supplied As: Dormant flowering-size bulbs

• Flower Colour: Mid pink & white with a lime centre

• Bloom Size: Mid-sized, refined and elegant

• Flowering Time:

  • Tropics & Subtropics: October–November

  • Cool Regions: December–January

• Height: Up to 35cm

• Width: Approximately 15cm spread

• Fragrance: None

• Cut Flower Use: Excellent

• Growing Zones: Suitable for all Australian regions

🌱 How to Plant

• Planting Season: July to October

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Free-draining, light, and fluffy; enrich with organic matter

• Planting Depth: Position the bulb with the fat end down and neck slightly above soil level

• Spacing: 10cm between bulbs for a full effect

Potting Tips:

• Use premium, free-draining potting mix

• Add gravel to the pot base to boost drainage

🌿 Care Instructions

• Watering: Keep soil moist during active growth; reduce watering in dormancy

• Feeding: Fertilise annually with pelletised chicken manure and a balanced bulb fertiliser

• Temperature: Protect from frost; optimal range 15–25°C

• Naturalisation: Leave in-ground bulbs undisturbed for multiple years—no annual lifting required

• Maintenance Tip: Avoid overwatering—especially in pots—to prevent rot

💐 Why You’ll Love It

• Reliable Bloomer: Flowers consistently year after year

• Indoor or Outdoor Beauty: Versatile for pots, patio displays, or garden beds

• Striking Visual Impact: Mid pink petals with lemon centres create unique contrast

• Great Gift Idea: Ideal for spring gifting or indoor colour pops

• Low Maintenance: Set and forget—just plant, water, and enjoy

❓ FAQs

Will Hippeastrum 'Sunrise' grow in cooler zones?
Yes! It’s suited for all Australian regions. In colder climates, it blooms later (December–January).

Can I grow these in pots?
Absolutely! Just ensure excellent drainage and a sunny location.

How many years will it bloom?
With proper care, this variety will bloom reliably for many seasons without needing to be lifted.

Is it fragrant?
No, 'Sunrise' is a non-fragrant variety, but it makes up for it with spectacular colour.

Is this variety good for floral arrangements?
Yes, the sturdy stems and vivid blooms make it perfect for cutting.

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