Scientific Name: Hippeastrum ‘Apple Blossom’
Common Name: Amaryllis Apple Blossom 26+
Exposure: Bright, indirect light indoors; or full sun to partial shade outdoors (summer)
Blooming Time (Months): December to March indoors, late spring to early summer if planted outdoors in warm climates
Bloom Duration (Months): 1 to 2 months
Fragrance: Light, sweet fragrance
Plant Habit: Upright, clumping, bulbous perennial (grown as an indoor winter bulb in cold climates)
Characteristics: Large, elegant trumpet-shaped flowers in soft pink and white with delicate green throats; excellent for indoor forcing; striking as a centrepiece or potted display; long-lasting blooms and sturdy stems
Spacing: 6 to 8 inches (if planting multiple bulbs in a pot)
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Width: 6 to 8 inches
Maintenance Requirements: Low maintenance; plant bulbs with one-third above soil level in well-drained potting mix; water sparingly until growth appears, then moderately. Provide bright light and turn pot regularly for even growth; after flowering, allow foliage to grow to replenish bulb, then rest bulb for 8–10 weeks before replanting for future blooms.
