{"product_id":"hippeastrum-north-pole-bulb-pure-white-amaryllis","title":"Hippeastrum ‘North Pole’ Bulb | Pure White Amaryllis","description":"\u003cp\u003eHippeastrum ‘North Pole’ is a masterpiece of classic elegance, producing massive, pristine white trumpet-shaped flowers. The crisp, snowy petals are delicately ruffled at the edges and draw the eye down into a fresh, pale lime-green throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly reliable and structurally robust, this variety pushes up thick, sturdy stems that typically bear four to six giant blooms each. ‘North Pole’ is the ultimate choice for creating sophisticated, luminous feature pots, brightening up twilight gardens, or harvesting striking, long-lasting cut flowers for the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRE-ORDER ITEM: Dispatching from September 28\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis item is currently available for pre-order and will be ready for dispatch starting September 28. If your order includes both in-stock items and pre-order items, your entire order will be held and shipped together once the pre-order items are ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiant, pristine white single flowers with a fresh green centre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant, subtly ruffled petal edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically produces 4–6 flowers per stem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-lasting blooms ideal for indoor arrangements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly reliable and easy to grow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSummer flowering (when planted in spring)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge decorative patio pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite-themed or moonlight garden borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropical and cottage garden designs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoor flowering displays (in a brightly lit room)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpectacular cut flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical Name: \u003ci\u003eHippeastrum\u003c\/i\u003e ‘North Pole’ (commonly known as Amaryllis)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: North Pole Amaryllis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Type: Bulbous perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlower Colour: Pure white with a pale green throat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Height: Approximately 50–60cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering Period: Late spring to summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition: Full sun to part shade (protect from harsh afternoon heat)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil: Rich, highly free-draining soil or premium potting mix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Needs: Moderate during active growth; strictly dry during dormancy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupply Format: One dormant bulb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDepth (Crucial):\u003c\/b\u003e Plant the bulb so that the top one-third of the bulb remains exposed above the soil line. Burying the entire bulb completely will encourage rot and prevent flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Space bulbs approximately 20–30cm apart in garden beds, or plant one bulb per 20cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\/Potting:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose a premium, highly free-draining potting mix or well-worked garden soil. Poor drainage is fatal to Hippeastrum bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e Position in a warm spot with plenty of morning sun and protection from extreme afternoon heat. Ensure the location is sheltered, as strong wind is the primary reason heavy, flowering Hippeastrum plants fall over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Water thoroughly at planting, then sparingly until the first green shoot appears. Once in active growth, water regularly. \u003cb\u003eCrucial:\u003c\/b\u003e Apply water directly to the surrounding soil. Never apply water directly onto the bulb itself or into the neck of the leaves, as this poses a high risk of fatal bulb rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Underfeeding is the primary cause of bloom failure in subsequent years. Once active growth begins, feed regularly. For the best results, apply a quality slow-release fertiliser alongside a handful of pelletised chicken manure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeadheading \u0026amp; Pruning:\u003c\/b\u003e Once the flowers fade, cut the spent flower stalk cleanly right down to the base of the plant to prevent the hollow stem from holding water and rotting. Leave the green strap-like foliage intact to absorb sunlight and recharge the bulb for next year's blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/b\u003e In late autumn\/winter, the foliage will naturally yellow and die back as the plant enters dormancy. Stop watering entirely during this period to allow the bulb to rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do you pronounce Hippeastrum?\u003c\/b\u003e It is pronounced \u003ci\u003ehip-ee-AS-trum\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy did my Hippeastrum not flower this year?\u003c\/b\u003e Underfeeding is the most common reason for bloom failure. The bulb requires heavy feeding with slow-release fertiliser and pelletised chicken manure during its leafy growth phase to store enough energy to produce next year's flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow deep should I plant the bulb?\u003c\/b\u003e Never bury it completely. Always leave the top one-third of the bulb sitting above the soil line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy is my plant falling over?\u003c\/b\u003e Strong wind is the main culprit for toppling these top-heavy plants. Ensure they are in a sheltered position, or provide a discreet plant stake as the flower bud develops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan I water the bulb directly?\u003c\/b\u003e No. Always direct water to the soil around the base of the plant. Watering directly over the top of the bulb can cause water to pool in the neck, leading to rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat size will I receive?\u003c\/b\u003e You will receive a healthy, premium-sized dormant bulb, ready to plant. It will not have leaves or flowers upon arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Oldboy's Flowers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46000555851829,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/4629\/8933\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-09-14T212207.869.jpg?v=1789384934","url":"https:\/\/www.oldboysflowers.com.au\/products\/hippeastrum-north-pole-bulb-pure-white-amaryllis","provider":"Oldboy's Flowers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}