Hippeastrum aulicum

In it’s native habitat in the states of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, H. aulicum may be found growing as an epiphyte and geophyte, but is easily grown in containers. Truly exquisite, the blooms appear in the late summer/early fall. Evergreen.

     

Small sized bulbs available: $15.00 ea.  
Medium sized bulbs available: $24.00 ea.  
Large sized bulbs available: $32.50 ea.  

 

Hippeastrum evansiae

Not the typical form from Bolivia, this evergreen Brazilian form of the species is from the Amazon and has 3-4 elegant flowers per scape, often with 3-4 scapes per bulb. An excellent container plant, for you will want to bring this one inside to admire its beauty.

 

Small sized bulbs available: $19.00 ea.  
Medium sized bulbs available: $30.00 ea.  
Large sized bulbs available: $39.00 ea.  

 

Hippeastrum flamigerum/petiolatum

One in the same, this species grows near the banks of streams in southeastern South America and therefore likes water. Flowers are deep red.

 ea. Small sized bulbs available: $12.00 ea  
Medium sized bulbs available: $23.00 ea  
Flowering size bulbs available: $30.00 ea  

 

 

Hippeastrum papilio Butterfly Amaryllis

One of the contemporary Hippeastrum species, H. papilio is an autumn bloomer. The form currently available occasionally blooms in spring as well. The creamy flowers are highlighted with burgandy.

Small sized bulbs available: $16.00 ea  
Medium sized bulbs available: $26.00 ea.  
Large sized bulbs available: $35.00 ea.  

 

 

Hippeastrum puniceum American Belladona

The most widespread species of the genus, H. puniceum is also one of the easiest species to cultivate. The tall scapes bear 2-4 elegant orange flowers, which display themselves from March through May. This species is evergreen and likes partial shade. Naturalizes well in Southern Gardens.

 ea. Medium size bulbs available: $12.50 ea.

 
or 10 for $100.00

 

 

 

Hippeastrum striatum

An elegant orange species from Brazil of medium stature.  These are seedlings of large-flowered forms. Often confused with H. puniceum, this species have red pigments in the leaf bases.

Small sized bulbs available: $12.00 ea.  
Medium sized bulbs available: $19.00 ea.  
Large sized bulbs available: $25.00 ea.  

 

 

 

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