Amaryllis 'Hercules'
syn. Hippeastrum 'Hercules'
Orders placed before 1 September 2024
You can expect your order in September 2024
Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
You can expect your order in October 2023
Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
Think pink and mighty for this year’s interior style—Amaryllis 'Hercules' has got you covered! In the middle of winter, this strong and robust Hippeastrum with powerful pink blooms will be there with bells on to be the hero and brighten your day. Each sturdy stem is topped with multiple large blooms, and often a second stem will follow which makes the display even more enduring and gutsy. The noble Amaryllis 'Hercules' makes an incredibly flashy winter centrepiece which is bound to attract adoration from all who see it. It doesn’t have to be a standalone piece—if you have a mini jungle area, make a space for Hippeastrum 'Hercules' so it can spice up the greenery with some seasonal, tropical colour.
As with most Hippeastrum, despite being incredibly showy and impressive, Amaryllis 'Hercules' is incredibly easy to grow. Simply settle it into a snug-pot of compost in autumn, put it in a bright, warm room, water occasionally and wait. Amaryllis can flower at any point in winter, typically the warmer the room, the quicker it will start to grow. These top-size bulbs usually produce multiple stems in succession, meaning you can look forward to a vibrant display which continues for weeks.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Suitable for indoors
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Comes back every year
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Needs winter protection
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Hercules'
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Flower colour
Pink
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Bulb size
32/34
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Established height
50-70cm
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Established spread
20-30cm
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Tender
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Indoors
Pots -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Multipurpose compost
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Plant your Amaryllis 'Hercules' bulbs in pots from mid to late autumn and grow indoors
Plant the hippeastrum bulbs with the top half exposed from the soil surface
Place one bulb each in a 12cm pots
Place the bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards
Keep your Amaryllis 'Hercules' well watered after planting
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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in September 2025Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in October 2025Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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