Amaryllis: best varieties
10 classic or extravagant varieties to discover!
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Quintessential festive flowers, Amaryllis or Hippeastrum are indoor bulbous plants, prized for flowering homes from Christmas through to spring. Because Hippeastrum are not at all hardy, in our climates their beauty is therefore enjoyed indoors, kept warm at home. Their large bulb produces spectacular flowers, which open about 6 to 8 weeks after planting in a warm spot indoors. Beyond the traditional red Amaryllis, did you know this flower is declinate in a wide palette of colours and shapes, from the most sophisticated to the most natural. Not easy to choose among the very many varieties! To help, here is a selection of the best Amaryllis bulbs: 10 reliable varieties or curiosities to plant and see flower indoors.
Amaryllis 'Red Lion'
Amaryllis ‘Red Lion’ is a historic variety, a timeless classic of the genus, endlessly fashionable! It is the most sought-after Hippeastrum variety for bringing blooms to the Christmas table; its vivid red colouring complements traditional end-of-year tones perfectly. It produces 4 to 6 huge, flared flowers up to 20 cm in diameter that tower on stems 50 to 60 cm tall. It brings a warm, exotic touch much welcome in the heart of winter!
Amaryllis 'Christmas Gift'
Here is a variety with single, slightly scented white flowers, offering a refreshing alternative to classic red Christmas amaryllis. With bulb size 36+, ‘Christmas Gift‘ produces exceptional flowering reminiscent of certain lilies. It is a variety with clean lines that lends itself to classic or minimalist arrangements.
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Amaryllis 'Papilio'
Amaryllis ‘Papilio’ is an incredible variety with very original flowers in a tender green colour, striate with burgundy. The shape of its flowers, with very tapered petals, evokes butterfly wings and their delicacy, reminiscent of certain orchids. It is a very stylised Hippeastrum that suits sophisticated interiors.
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Amaryllis ‘Spotlight’ is simply a unique variety. It charms with the delicacy and originality of its patterns: its flowers display white petals dusted with carmine-pink as if airbrushed around an anise-green centre. This Hippeastrum of singular beauty will be perfect for subtly decorating the home at Christmas.
Amaryllis 'Emerald'
Amaryllis ‘Emerald’ produces highly original flowers, perfect for creating fresh, slightly chic ambience. It bears large flowers of white, subtly tinged with green and finely veined with pink.
Amaryllis 'Apple Blossom'
With its large iridescent white flowers, 20 cm wide, delicately washed and striated with bright pink, Amaryllis ‘Apple Blossom‘ reveals an elegant and graceful beauty. From a distance they appear pale pink; up close they reveal candy-cane stripes. They are ideal for creating pastel, ‘girly’ scenes and a romantic ambience.
Amaryllis 'Chico'
Amaryllis ‘Chico’ has a truly spectacular, unique flowering. It stands out for extravagant red flowers tinged with green, star-shaped and reminiscent of an exotic creature with long tapered petals. Sure to attract all eyes in a contemporary interior.
Amaryllis 'Double Dream'
Amaryllis ‘Double Dream’ offers generous double flowers in a sumptuous colour. Its large, elegant flowers open like peonies, displaying a soft red, subtly tinged with pink. With sorbet tones, it lends itself to settings both tender and innocent, lifted by a touch of cheekiness.
Amaryllis 'Evergreen'
Amaryllis ‘Evergreen’ surprises with its unique colour and the shape of its very stylised flowers. Its slender petals display a subtle gradient of greens ranging from apple green to lime green. It brings a zesty, very refreshing note to your interior, ushering spring into the home early.
Amaryllis 'Picotee'
Boasting large single flowers in shades of white to pink, marginate with a bright red rim, Amaryllis ‘Picotee’ is an absolute marvel. With its very refined appearance and pastel tones, this variety, with an almost naïve charm, will easily integrate into a natural arrangement tinged with romance.
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