Amaryllis (Hippeastrum)

Here at BULBi.co.uk we offer a wide variety of hippeastrum bulbs which are suitable to grow indoors. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting out, we have the perfect hippeastrum bulbs for you.

Our selection of hippeastrum bulbs is carefully chosen from selected growers in Holland we have been working with for years. We offer a range of classic flower bulb varieties, as well as exclusive and new varieties, packaged in various package sizes suitable for containers or pots.

Order easily from your home in the UK and enjoy our 100% guarantee on flowering. Interested in bulk quantities? Please take a look at our wholesale company Green Garden Flowerbulbs.

Order Hippeastrum - Amaryllis bulbs for delivery in the UK

Our easy online ordering system and fast delivery service make it easy to receive your flower bulbs throughout the UK and enjoy the beautiful flowers from winter until spring indoors and in summertime in your garden. When ordering online, select the delivery week of your choice at the right planting time. Filter by category, colour, group, and flowering time for an organized overview. You will automatically receive an order confirmation via email. Before shipping, the bulbs are taken out of the conditioned rooms and professionally checked to ensure that they are fresh and of high quality.

Different types of Hippeastrum - Amaryllis

We offer a wide range of hippeastrum bulbs in different varieties, such as double or single flowered hippeastrums in white, pink, red and multi-coloured. Our selection of hippeastrum bulbs are Dutch grown and consists of the best varieties such as Benfica, Ice Queen, Nymph and Pink Rival. To make your choice you can use the filter; choose for example the size, flowering period, colour, group or height.

How to plant Hippeastrum - Amaryllis bulbs

With hippeastrum bulbs you can create blooms from winter until spring. Hippeastrum blooms depending on when you plant and water it after about 8-10 weeks. After flowering, you can enjoy the shiny green leaves for a long time. The hippeastrum likes a place with lots of light, preferably with sun. The hippeastrum blooms at a temperature between 15 and 25 degrees. Use humus-rich potting soil with organic fertilizer. Use a pot that is not too big, with about two centimeters of space around the bulb. The hippeastrum can be placed in the garden in summer but is not hardy.

To keep a hippeastrum you have to let the leaves grow, give it some nutrition and put the pot in a light place. In the fall put it away cold (12C) for about 12 weeks, keep watering lightly. Then the cycle begins again and with a little luck you will be able to get the hippeastrum to flower again.

History of the Hippeastrum

The scientific name of the amaryllis is hippeastrum. There are 70 to 75 species and more than 600 hybrids and cultivars. The amaryllis is native to the (subtropical) regions of Mexico and the Caribbean to northern Argentina. The botanical name hippeastrum is Latinized Greek for "horseman's star" and was chosen by William Herbert in 1821.

Partner of Keukenhof

BULBi.co.uk is a proud partner of Keukenhof. Every year, we supply thousands of flower bulbs to the flower park in Lisse. Keukenhof, just like BULBi, is located in the Bulb Region and attracts more than a million visitors from all over the world every year.