Amaryllis 'Papilio'
"Butterfly amaryllis"
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
There’s something almost orchid-like about Amaryllis 'Papilio' (or Hippeastrum papilio) and its large exotic-looking blooms. Multiple flowers are produced per stem and, typically of butterfly amaryllis, multiple stems are produced per bulb. The overall display when this Hippeastrum is in full swing is spectacular, and the pale green petals which are complemented by streaks of deep burgundy look chic in any setting. This is a bulb to grow indoors and enjoy to the full during winter, either as a highlight in an exotic indoor jungle or as a standalone centrepiece.
Keep your green fingers busy during the winter months by growing Hippeastrum 'Papilio' in the comfort (and warmth) of your own home. If you love gardening but miss pottering in the garden during winter, growing an indoor plant which will flower spectacularly during the winter months is a truly satisfying option. They’re very simple to plant and produce reliable results, with blooms typically bursting forth somewhere between December and March.
Synonyms include Hippeastrum 'Papillio', Hippeastrum papilio 'Butterfly' and Amaryllis papilio.
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 papilio
Hippeastrum 'Papillio'
Hippeastrum papilio 'Butterfly'
Amaryllis papilio -
Flower colour
Greenish white, dark red
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Bulb size
22/24
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Established height
40-60cm
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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 'Papilio' 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 'Papilio' 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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