{"product_id":"hippeastrum-white-nile-amaryllis-bulb-white-trumpet-flower","title":"Hippeastrum ‘White Nile’ Amaryllis Bulb | White Trumpet Flower","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd crisp colour and elegant flower form to your garden with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHippeastrum ‘White Nile’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a distinctive variety producing white trumpet-shaped blooms with fresh lime-green centres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe narrow, gently waved petals give each flower a light, almost spider-like appearance, while the prominent green throat creates a cool white-and-green display. Although its flower form resembles some Cybister varieties, ‘White Nile’ is classified as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrumpet Hippeastrum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers may reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14cm across\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, rising on upright stems approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40–60cm high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e under suitable growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulb Supply Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone Hippeastrum bulb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBulb circumference, outer layers, root development and seasonal appearance will vary naturally. Bulbs may arrive dormant or may already be developing roots, leaves or a flower scape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering time depends on climate, planting time, bulb maturity and growing conditions. The presence of a flower scape is not guaranteed when dispatched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant white trumpet-shaped flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFresh lime-green to chartreuse throat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNarrow, gently waved petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight, airy and slightly spider-like flower form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle-flowering Hippeastrum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers approximately 14cm across\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpright stems approximately 40–60cm high\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for pots, garden beds and indoor displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable as a cut flower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerennial bulb that can flower over multiple seasons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest grown in well-drained soil or potting mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature pots and containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden beds and borders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndoor flowering displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContemporary garden designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtropical and tropical gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtected warm-temperate gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut-flower arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiving gifts for gardeners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Hippeastrum bulbs from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly to October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or when suitable for your local climate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a position in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun to part shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with fertile, well-drained soil. In hot climates, protection from harsh afternoon sun can help flowers last longer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant with the roots facing downward and leave the neck or upper section of the bulb exposed above the soil. Avoid planting the entire bulb deeply, particularly in areas receiving heavy summer rainfall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater lightly after planting. Once active growth appears, water more regularly while allowing the soil or potting mix to drain between applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor pots, select a container with drainage holes and use a free-draining premium potting mix. Hippeastrums generally flower well when reasonably snug in their containers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in full sun to part shade outdoors. In warmer climates, morning sun with afternoon protection is ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndoors, place the plant in a bright position with plenty of filtered light. Move it outdoors after flowering if the indoor position does not provide enough light for long-term growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater moderately while the bulb is actively growing and flowering. Allow excess water to drain freely and avoid keeping the bulb continually wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduce watering if the bulb becomes dormant, particularly during cool weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil and Drainage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse fertile, free-draining soil or premium potting mix. Heavy or poorly drained soil can increase the risk of bulb rot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproving the soil with compost and coarse drainage material may be beneficial where drainage is limited.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply a suitable bulb fertiliser during active growth. Feeding after flowering helps replenish the bulb and supports future flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlways follow the fertiliser label directions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter Flowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove spent flowers before seed pods develop unless you intend to collect seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the entire flower stem has finished, cut it back near the bulb. Leave the foliage in place while it remains green, as the leaves help the bulb store energy for the following season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove leaves only after they have naturally yellowed or died back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClimate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHippeastrum ‘White Nile’ is best suited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etropical, subtropical and warm-temperate climates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn cool-temperate regions, grow it in a protected garden position or container and protect the bulb from heavy frost. Pots can be moved beneath cover during cold or excessively wet weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHippeastrum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘White Nile’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White Nile Amaryllis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flowering bulb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Group:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trumpet Hippeastrum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Single\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White with a lime-green to chartreuse throat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower Form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trumpet-shaped with narrow, gently waved petals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Flower Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14cm across under suitable conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 40–60cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndoor Position:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright, filtered light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fertile and well drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate during active growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring to summer, depending on climate and planting time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClimate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tropical, subtropical and protected warm-temperate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrost Tolerance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Frost sensitive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pots, garden beds, indoor displays and cut flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not generally regarded as fragrant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bulbs are harmful if eaten\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs White Nile a Cybister Hippeastrum?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. ‘White Nile’ is classified as a Trumpet Hippeastrum, although its narrow, waved petals give the flowers a light, spider-like appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat colour are the flowers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are crisp white to creamy ivory with a prominent lime-green or chartreuse throat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow large are the flowers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividual blooms may reach approximately 14cm across under suitable growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen will White Nile flower in Australia?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering generally occurs from spring into summer. Bulbs may flower earlier in subtropical areas, while those grown in cooler climates may flower later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan it be grown in a pot?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. ‘White Nile’ is well suited to pots with drainage holes and a free-draining potting mix. Leave the upper portion of the bulb exposed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan it be grown indoors?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, provided it receives plenty of bright, filtered light. Indoor plants may benefit from being moved outside after flowering so the foliage can rebuild the bulb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShould I remove the leaves after flowering?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Keep the leaves while they remain green, as they help replenish the bulb. Remove them only once they naturally yellow or die back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill the bulb arrive flowering?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot necessarily. Bulbs may arrive dormant or actively growing depending on the season. 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