We're offering you a Amaryllis Giant Amadeus for £9.99, saving you up to 33% off Thompson and Morgan's's price of £14.99 (correct as of 27.11.2025).

Enchanting Colors

Transform your home or conservatory with the spectacular Amaryllis 'Giant Amadeus'. This Hippeastrum hybrid is prized for its enormous, trumpet-shaped blooms—reaching up to 22cm wide—and its elegant palette of salmon-pink stripes set against crisp white petals. Whether you’re brightening a windowsill or adding flair to your festive displays, this variety stands out for both its size and sophistication.

Why Choose 'Giant Amadeus'?

• Breathtaking Flowers: Each bulb produces multiple stems, with each stem bearing up to four giant blooms—making it a true centrepiece indoors.
• Repeat Bloomer: With attentive care, 'Giant Amadeus' can flower more than once per year, giving you colour throughout the seasons.
• Versatile Placement: Ideal as a feature in living rooms, kitchens, or conservatories; also suitable for sheltered patios during warmer months.

Growing Guide

• Planting Time: Plant bulbs between October and April for winter or early spring blooms indoors.
• Light Requirements: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight—avoid harsh midday rays.
• Watering: Water sparingly until growth appears, then keep soil lightly moist but never soggy.
• Soil: Use well-draining potting compost; bulbs dislike sitting in waterlogged conditions.
• Temperature: Thrives at typical indoor temperatures (18–24°C).
• Feeding: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2–3 weeks once leaves emerge.

Caring for Your Amaryllis

• Dormancy: After flowering, allow leaves to grow and feed the bulb. Reduce watering as leaves yellow and die back naturally.
• Reflowering: Let the bulb rest in a cool, dry place (10–13°C) for at least eight weeks before starting the cycle again.
• Pest & Disease Resistance: Generally robust but watch for aphids or red blotch; remove affected foliage promptly.

Perfect For...

• Adds drama to tabletops and windowsills.
• Makes an impressive gift for plant enthusiasts or special occasions.
• Pairs beautifully with ferns, ivy, or other shade-loving houseplants for a lush indoor display.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant my Amaryllis 'Giant Amadeus'?
  The ideal time is between October and April for indoor flowering during winter or early spring.
• How long does it take to bloom?
  Your bulb typically flowers 6–10 weeks after planting if kept in warm conditions with adequate light.
• Can I grow it outdoors?
  This variety is best suited to indoor growing in the UK. You can move pots outdoors during summer but bring them inside before frost returns.