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Amaryllis 'Mont Blanc' - 3 pieces

CHF 49.65

Amaryllis 'Mont Blanc' - 3 pieces

Name: Amaryllis 'Mont Blanc' - 3 pieces
Brand: Hippeastrum
Price: 49.65 CHF
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Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Mont Blanc'

CHF 49.65

Pure white, large trumpet flowers
Bright green throat
Broad, slightly wavy petals
Flowers indoors in December and January
About 45–55 cm tall, 5–6 flowers per stalk

'Mont Blanc' lives up to its name: its large flowers are snow white and glow out of a green throat. The broad, slightly wavy petals look clear and elegant. Three bulbs make an elegant group that suits any interior style.

About this variety

White is the most versatile amaryllis colour, and 'Mont Blanc' shows it in its clearest form. The flowers are large, the petals broad and slightly wavy at the edge. A fresh green shimmers in the throat and gives the white depth. Five to six flowers open one after another on each stalk, so the plant stays beautiful for weeks.

At about 45–55 cm tall, it is ideal for windowsill and table. Three bulbs in a row make a calm, elegant winter decoration. With fir sprigs and red berries it looks Christmassy; with birch twigs and moss, more Scandinavian and simple. It is also a lovely partner next to a red variety such as 'Red Lion'.

In the vase, 'Mont Blanc' lasts a long time and suits bouquets of every kind. It has no scent, and pollinators play no part indoors. About eight to twelve weeks pass from planting to flowering. So plant early in October if you want it in flower for Christmas.

Planting

Plant the bulbs between October and January, each in a pot barely larger than the bulb. The top half to top third of the bulb stays exposed. Choose a bright, sunny windowsill at room temperature. Water more only once the bud appears.

Care

Keep the soil slightly moist during flowering and avoid waterlogging. After flowering, leave the leaves, and water and feed so the bulb can gather new strength. From August give no more water and let the bulb rest. All parts of the plant are toxic, keep away from children and pets.

Specifications

Botanical name: Hippeastrum (Galaxy Group) 'Mont Blanc'
Genus: Amaryllis
Class: Single flower
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White
Fragrant: No
Flowering time: December, January, February
Flowering season: Winter, Late winter
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Habit: Upright
Position: Sun
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: 35–50 cm
Number per m²: 4
Hardiness in Switzerland: Not hardy, overwinter frost-free
Hardiness by location: Not hardy, overwinter frost-free
Hardiness zone (USDA): 9–10
Overwintering note: Tolerates brief light frost. Harder or longer frost requires a sheltered spot or frost-free overwintering.
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
Edible: Not edible
Toxicity: Not edible and possibly harmful. Keep away from children and pets.
RHS hardiness: H2