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Amaryllis 'Ice Queen' - 1 piece

CHF 17.90

Amaryllis 'Ice Queen' - 1 piece

Name: Amaryllis 'Ice Queen' - 1 piece
Brand: Hippeastrum
Price: 17.90 CHF
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Hippeastrum (Double Galaxy Group) 'Ice Queen'

CHF 17.90

Double, wavy flowers in snow white
Lime-green throat
Flowers about 16 cm across
Flowers indoors from December to February
About 50–60 cm tall

'Ice Queen' produces double, ruffled flowers in frosty white with a bright lime-green throat. It looks bright and light and fits perfectly into the festive season. Several large flowers open one after another on each stalk.

About this variety

White is never dull in 'Ice Queen'. The numerous wavy petals give the flower volume, and a fresh green shimmers deep in the throat. This makes it look festive and natural at the same time. Especially in the dark season, so much colour in a small space is a real joy. In the half-light of a winter evening, the colours of 'Ice Queen' look particularly intense.

In a pot it reaches about 50–60 cm. It shows to best advantage on a bright windowsill, on the chest of drawers in the hall or as a table decoration among fir sprigs and silver baubles. With red amaryllis it forms a classic contrast. On a table at eye level, the shape of the flowers shows best. For groups, several bulbs in a wide, shallow bowl work well.

Cut, it is also an asset in winter bouquets with greenery and branches. Scent and pollinators play no part. If you want flowers for Christmas, pot it by early November. Over time the bulb forms offsets, which grow into plants of their own. A strip of tape around the end of the stem stops it from curling.

Planting

Pot the bulb between October and January, leaving the top third to half above the soil. The pot should be only slightly larger than the bulb, with a drainage hole and a layer of clay pebbles. A bright, warm windowsill is ideal. Planting in batches extends the flowering period indoors.

Care

After flowering, cut off only the stalk and let the leaves keep growing. Water and feed regularly until summer so the bulb can build up strength. From August it needs a rest period without water in a cool, dark place. All parts of the plant are toxic, so keep it away from children and pets.

Specifications

Botanical name: Hippeastrum (Double Galaxy Group) 'Ice Queen'
Genus: Amaryllis
Class: Fully double
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White
Flower size: 16 cm
Flowering time: December, January, February
Flowering season: Winter, Late winter
Foliage colour: Dark green
Height: 55 cm
Spread: 20 cm
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Pot and container, Cutting garden
Soil type: Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: October, November, December, January
Planting depth: Bulb one third to half above the soil
Spacing: 30–40 cm
Number per m²: 7
Hardiness in Switzerland: Not hardy, overwinter frost-free
Hardiness by location: Not hardy, overwinter frost-free
Hardiness zone (USDA): 9–10
Overwintering note: Not reliably hardy outdoors in Switzerland. Depending on the plant, lift tubers, bulbs or rhizomes in time or overwinter the container frost-free.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Not attractive to pollinators
Deer and rodent resistant: No
Toxicity: Not edible and possibly harmful. Keep away from children and pets.