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Hippeastrum “Swazi” – Mid-Red Cybister Amaryllis Bulb

$34.95
$34.95
$34.95
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    Hippeastrum “Swazi” – Mid - Red Cybister Amaryllis Bulb - Oldboy&
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    Description

    Add dramatic elegance to your home or garden with the globally released Hippeastrum “Swazi”, a striking cybister-style Amaryllis. Known for its mid-red blooms with narrow, exotic petals, this variety blossoms on tall, sturdy stems, making it a bold centerpiece in any flower bed or container.

    Key Features

    • Bloom Period: October to January, depending on your climate zone

    • Height: 40 cm tall stems

    • Spread: Approximately 15 cm wide

    • Division: Sonta (mid-sized cybister-style blooms)

    • Fragrance: None

    • Cut Flower Ready: Yes

    • Supplied As: Dormant, flowering-size bulbs with viable root systems

    Why You Should Buy

    • Globally new variety: A standout addition to your bulb collection

    • Low maintenance: Thrives year after year when left undisturbed

    • Ideal for pots or gardens: Adaptable and showy in both settings

    • Spectacular bloom style: Unique cybister form draws attention in every arrangement

    • Reliable performance: Professionally flowered stock ensures true-to-name accuracy

    Care & Planting Tips

    • Positioning: Full sun to partial shade

    • Soil Prep: Light, well-draining soil or high-quality free-draining potting mix

    • Planting Depth: Leave the bulb’s neck just exposed

    • Spacing: Allow 10 cm between bulbs

    • Feeding: Use a balanced bulb fertilizer and/or pelletised chicken manure

    • Watering: Keep lightly moist—never waterlogged; do not sit pots in saucers of water

    • Refrigeration: Not required—natural dormancy preferred

    • Lifting: Not needed yearly; Hippeastrum prefer to remain in place

    FAQs

    Q: Is this plant fragrant?
    A: No, this variety is not fragrant.

    Q: Can it be grown indoors in a pot?
    A: Yes, it does well in pots with proper drainage and sunlight.

    Q: Does it need to be lifted each year?
    A: No, it thrives when left undisturbed for several years.

    Q: Is it suitable for all climates?
    A: Yes, it’s suitable for all Australian zones—just protect from frost.

    Q: How should I space the bulbs?
    A: Plant bulbs 10 cm apart for optimal blooming impact.

    Q: Is this good for cut flowers?
    A: Absolutely—tall, sturdy stems make excellent floral arrangements.

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