Scientific Name: Hippeastrum ‘Blossom Peacock’
Common Name: Amaryllis Blossom Peacock 28+
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 in warm outdoor climates
Bloom Duration (Months): 1 to 2 months
Fragrance: Light, pleasant fragrance
Plant Habit: Upright, clumping, bulbous perennial (primarily grown as an indoor winter-flowering bulb)
Characteristics: Striking double blooms, with ruffled white petals, boldly streaked and edged in vibrant red and highlighted by a green throat. Rose-like, layered flowers create a festive and dramatic display; excellent for holiday décor, gifting and indoor forcing during the winter season.
Spacing: 6 to 8 inches (if planting multiple bulbs in a container)
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Width: 6 to 8 inches
Maintenance Requirements: Low maintenance; plant bulbs with the top one-third exposed in well-draining potting mix. Water sparingly until growth appears, then moderately during active growth. Provide bright indirect light and rotate pot for even development. After flowering, allow foliage to grow and nourish the bulb before an 8–10 week dormant period for future blooms.
