Hippeastrum ‘Mount Everest’ Bulb | White Amaryllis

Bring crisp, elegant colour to pots and garden beds with Hippeastrum ‘Mount Everest’.

This striking single-flowering Hippeastrum produces large, star-shaped white blooms with broad, gently ruffled petals and subtle green highlights through the centre. The flowers are held above strap-like green foliage on strong, upright stems, creating an impressive spring-to-summer display.

‘Mount Everest’ is suitable for garden beds, decorative containers and bright, protected indoor positions while flowering.

EXAMPLE IMAGE ONLY: Flower appearance, size and the intensity of the white and green colouring may vary naturally according to climate, growing conditions, lighting and bloom maturity. The supplied product is a bulb—not a flowering plant.

Flower Characteristics

• Large, pristine white flowers

• Subtle green highlights through the centre

• Single-flowering Hippeastrum

• Broad, gently ruffled petals

• Open, star-shaped flower form

• Strong upright flowering stems

• Excellent contrast in mixed plantings

• Suitable for garden display and cutting

Supplied as a Bulb

Supplied as a Hippeastrum ‘Mount Everest’ bulb ready for planting during the appropriate season.

Bulbs naturally vary in size, shape and outer appearance. Dry or peeling outer layers are normal and do not affect the bulb’s ability to grow.

The bulb may arrive dormant or with early leaf or flower growth beginning to emerge.

The bulb is not supplied flowering, and flowering immediately after planting cannot be guaranteed.

Key Features

• Named Hippeastrum ‘Mount Everest’

• Elegant white-flowering variety

• Subtle green central highlights

• Large, single flowers

• Broad, slightly ruffled petals

• Strong upright flower stems

• Grows approximately 40–60cm tall

• Flowers during spring to summer under suitable conditions

• Suitable for pots and garden beds

• Can be displayed indoors while flowering

• Frost-sensitive perennial bulb

• Suitable for tropical, subtropical and protected temperate climates

Suitable Uses

• Decorative pots and containers

• Garden beds and borders

• White flower gardens

• Tropical and subtropical gardens

• Courtyards and protected patios

• Bright indoor displays

• Cut-flower arrangements

• Hippeastrum collections

• Spring and summer displays

• Living gifts for gardeners

Planting Instructions

Plant Hippeastrum ‘Mount Everest’ in fertile, free-draining soil or a quality potting mix.

Position the bulb with the roots facing downwards and leave the neck and upper section of the bulb exposed above the soil surface. Avoid burying the entire bulb, as excess moisture around the neck can encourage rot.

When planting in a container, choose a sturdy pot with generous drainage holes. Hippeastrums generally perform well when fitted reasonably snugly into their pots.

Water lightly after planting. Avoid saturating the soil while the bulb is dormant or before active growth begins.

Planting time will vary according to climate. In many Australian regions, bulbs can be planted from winter into spring. In cold or frost-prone areas, delay outdoor planting until severe frost risk has passed or grow the bulb in a protected container.

Care Instructions

Position

Grow in full sun to part shade.

Morning sun with protection from intense late-afternoon heat is suitable in warm Australian climates. Plants grown indoors require a bright position with plenty of natural light.

Insufficient light may produce weak growth and reduced flowering.

Soil and Potting Mix

Use fertile, free-draining soil or a premium potting mix.

Heavy garden soil should be improved with organic matter and drainage material, or the bulb can be planted in a raised bed or container.

Do not allow water to collect around the bulb.

Watering

Water sparingly until active growth appears.

Once leaves and flower stems are developing, water thoroughly when the upper soil begins drying. Allow excess water to drain freely and do not leave pots standing in water.

Reduce watering as the foliage naturally yellows and the bulb enters dormancy.

Feeding

Apply a balanced bulb or flowering-plant fertiliser once active growth is established.

Continue feeding periodically while the foliage remains healthy and green. The leaves help replenish the bulb and support future flowering.

Always follow the fertiliser label directions and avoid placing concentrated fertiliser directly against the bulb.

Flowering

Flowering usually occurs during spring or summer, although exact timing will depend on climate, planting time, bulb maturity, storage and care.

Individual bulbs may produce different numbers of stems and flowers. Flowering in the first season cannot be guaranteed.

Tall flower stems can be supported with a discreet stake if required.

After Flowering

Remove faded flowers before seed pods develop unless seed production is desired.

Leave the flower stem until it begins yellowing, then cut it back near the base. Retain the green leaves and continue watering and feeding while they remain active.

Do not remove healthy foliage prematurely, as it helps the bulb store energy for future growth and flowering.

Dormancy

Foliage may yellow and die back as the bulb enters dormancy. Reduce watering during this period and keep the bulb comparatively dry.

In warm climates, some Hippeastrums may retain foliage for much of the year. Seasonal behaviour will vary according to climate and growing conditions.

Frost Protection

Hippeastrum ‘Mount Everest’ is frost sensitive.

In cold regions, grow it in a movable container or protect the bulb from frost and prolonged cold, wet conditions.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Hippeastrum × hybridum ‘Mount Everest’
Cultivar: ‘Mount Everest’
Common Names: Hippeastrum, Amaryllis
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Flower Type: Single flowering
Flower Colour: White with subtle green central highlights
Flower Form: Large, open and star-shaped with broad petals
Plant Height: Approximately 40–60cm
Plant Width: Approximately 20–30cm
Flowering Period: Generally spring to summer
Plant Type: Perennial bulb
Supply Format: Bulb
Position: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Fertile and free draining
Water Needs: Moderate during active growth; reduced during dormancy
Frost Tolerance: Frost sensitive
End Use: Pots, garden beds, protected patios, indoor displays and cut flowers

Important Information

• The supplied product is a bulb, not a flowering plant

• Bulb size, shape and outer appearance will vary naturally

• Dry or peeling outer layers are normal

• Bulbs may arrive dormant or with early growth visible

• Immediate flowering after planting cannot be guaranteed

• Flowering time varies with climate, planting time and care

• Flower size and colour intensity may vary naturally

• Keep the neck and upper section of the bulb above the soil surface

• Avoid continually wet or poorly drained growing conditions

• Example images show the expected mature flowers only

Frequently Asked Questions

What colour are Hippeastrum ‘Mount Everest’ flowers?

The flowers are predominantly white, with subtle green highlights through the centre.

What flower form does ‘Mount Everest’ produce?

‘Mount Everest’ is a single-flowering Hippeastrum with large, open, star-shaped blooms and broad, gently ruffled petals.

How tall does it grow?

Plants generally reach approximately 40–60cm tall, although final height will depend on climate, planting position and care.

Will the bulb arrive flowering?

No. It is supplied as a bulb and may arrive dormant or with early growth visible. Flowering immediately after planting cannot be guaranteed.

How deeply should I plant the bulb?

Plant with the roots below the soil while leaving the neck and upper section of the bulb exposed. Do not bury the entire bulb.

Can it be grown in a pot?

Yes. Use a sturdy pot with drainage holes and a fertile, free-draining potting mix. Hippeastrums generally prefer a reasonably snug container.

Can it be grown indoors?

It can be grown or displayed indoors in a bright position with plenty of natural light. A dark indoor location is unlikely to support strong long-term growth.

What should I do after flowering?

Remove faded flowers, retain the green foliage and continue watering and feeding during active growth. Allow the leaves to yellow naturally before removing them.