Mont Blanc Hippeastrum Bulb | Pure White Amaryllis

Hippeastrum ‘Mont Blanc’ produces large, elegant white flowers highlighted by a fresh lime-green throat. Its clean colouring, classic trumpet-shaped blooms and tall upright stems make it an impressive addition to pots, garden beds and cut-flower arrangements.

Commonly sold as Amaryllis, this dependable perennial bulb flowers during the warmer months and can return year after year with suitable care.

Key Features

• Large white trumpet-shaped flowers
• Contrasting lime-green throat
• Classic single-flowered form
• Strong, upright flower stems
• Several flowers may be produced on each stem
• Suitable for pots, containers and garden beds
• Excellent cut flower
• Supplied as one dry bulb

Product Details

• Botanical name: Hippeastrum hybrid
• Cultivar: ‘Mont Blanc’
• Group: Galaxy Group
• Common name: Amaryllis
• Flower colour: White with a lime-green throat
• Flower form: Large, single flowers
• Approximate flower size: Up to 17cm across
• Approximate height: 50–60cm
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Flowering period: Spring to summer
• Planting period: July to October
• Spacing: Approximately 25–30cm
• Supplied as: One dry bulb
• Frost hardy: No

Planting and Care

Plant in rich, free-draining soil with the neck and upper third of the bulb remaining above soil level. Choose a position receiving full sun or light shade with protection from strong winds.

Water around the base after planting, keeping moisture away from the bulb’s exposed neck. Water moderately during active growth, allowing the soil surface to begin drying between applications.

Feed during the leafy growth period to replenish the bulb. After flowering, remove the spent flower stem but retain the leaves until they naturally yellow and die back.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the flowers completely white?
The petals are white to creamy white with a noticeable lime-green throat.

Is Mont Blanc a double Hippeastrum?
No. It is a large-flowering single variety belonging to the Galaxy Group.

How tall does it grow?
Flowering stems generally reach approximately 50–60cm, depending on conditions.

Can it be grown in a pot?
Yes. Choose a sturdy pot with excellent drainage and leave the upper third of the bulb exposed.

Is it suitable for cutting?
Yes. Its tall stems and elegant white flowers make it excellent for floral arrangements.

When will it flower?
It generally flowers during spring or summer in Australia. Timing varies with climate, planting time and bulb maturity.

Will the bulb flower again?
Yes. Allow the leaves to continue growing after flowering so they can replenish the bulb for the following season.

Important Information

Image shown is an example picture only. Flower colour, size and form may vary slightly depending on growing conditions, seasonal conditions and natural variation. The image shows a mature flowering plant; this product is supplied as one dry bulb.

Hippeastrum bulbs may be harmful if eaten and can irritate skin and eyes. Keep away from children and pets.