Description
Hippeastrum FANFARE
Hippeastrum FANFARE offers a dazzling display with its brilliant red, ruffled double flowers, introducing a unique texture and character to any garden.
Overview:
- Species: Hippeastrum
- Growth Habit: Suitable for soil or pot cultivation
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Flower Characteristics:
- Colour: Brilliant red
- Bloom Size: Medium-sized ruffled double flowers
- Stem Height: 40cm
- Supplied As: Dormant Bulbs
- Growing Zones: Suitable across Australia
Planting Details:
- Planting Depth: Leave the neck of the bulb slightly exposed
- Spacing: 10cm apart
- Planting Season: July - October
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Flowering Time:
- Tropics: September/October
- Subtropics: September/October
- Cool Regions: December/January
How to Plant:
- Location: Choose a site with full sun to partial shade.
- Soil Preparation: Ensure the soil is light, fluffy, and well-draining to a depth of 20cm.
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Planting Method:
- Place bulbs with the 'fat' end and roots down, and the neck slightly above soil level.
- Space bulbs 10cm apart for a full display or further apart for a less dense appearance.
- If planting in pots, use high-quality, free-draining potting mix with gravel at the base.
Care Instructions:
- Watering: Water regularly during the growing period; reduce watering as dormancy approaches.
- Fertilising: Annually apply pelletised chicken manure and a balanced bulb fertiliser.
- Temperature: Keep bulbs in temperatures ranging from 15-25°C and protect from frost.
- Naturalisation: Bulbs prefer to remain undisturbed in the ground for multiple years.
- Additional Tips: Avoid overwatering, particularly in pots. Ensure good drainage.
Additional Notes:
- Hippeastrum FANFARE is renowned for its vibrant red, ruffled double blooms, making it a striking choice for cut flowers and garden displays.
- Our bulbs are large, flowering-size with a viable root system, ensuring true-to-type flowers.
Enjoy cultivating the striking beauty of Hippeastrum FANFARE in your garden!
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