Amaryllis 'Sweet Star'
syn. Hippeastrum 'Sweet Star'
Orders placed before 1 September 2024
You can expect your order in August/September
Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
You can expect your order in September/October
Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
Most hippeastrums are instantly recognisable for their flowers in strong, bold colours. But there is increasing interest now in the subtler forms, and this is where Hippeastrum 'Sweet Star' will come into its own. Its blooms are of a beautiful soft baby pink, with cream-white accents and deep, yellow-green centres. Every Amaryllis 'Sweet Star' bulb produces two stems at the same time, and often there will be a third, with plenty of gorgeous flowers.
Amaryllis 'Sweet Star' is one of the Galaxy Group hippeastrums, meaning that the flowers are single, rather than double, with a diameter greater than 16cm. It points to this being a first-class larger form, for the home, conservatory or greenhouse.
And remember, Amaryllis 'Sweet Star' can be made to flower at any time during winter, spring or early summer. Just keep the bulbs cool and dry, until you want to plant them. They should flower around 10 weeks after planting, depending on conditions.
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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RHS Award (AGM)
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Needs winter protection
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Hippeastrum 'Sweet Star'
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Flower colour
Pink, white
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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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RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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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 'Sweet Star' bulbs in pots from mid to late autumn and grow indoors;
Plant the Hippeastrum with the neck of the bulb exposed above the soil surface;
Plant each bulb into a 15-20cm diameter pot;
Place the bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards;
Water-in after planting and water sparingly until your Amaryllis 'Sweet Star' sprouts. Keep it well watered once in growth.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2024
You can expect your order in September 2024Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
You can expect your order in October 2024Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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