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Amaryllis 'Double Dragon' – Botanical Beauty for Home & Garden

Hippeastrum 'Double Dragon', commonly known as Amaryllis, is famed for its lush, double-layered blooms in a rich, Chinese red. This South American native brings a bold splash of colour to any setting and is especially prized for its impressive winter and early spring flowering.

Why Choose Amaryllis 'Double Dragon'?

• Dramatic Blooms: Each stem produces multiple massive, silky double flowers—perfect for brightening up your living room or garden patio.
• Easy to Grow: Suited to both novice and experienced gardeners, this bulb thrives with minimal care.
• Versatile Placement: Grow indoors for festive winter colour or outdoors after the last frost for a summer spectacle.
• Long-Lasting Display: Enjoy weeks of vibrant blooms from a single planting.

Growing Guide & Care Tips

• Planting Time: For indoor blooms, plant bulbs between October and January; for outdoor displays, plant after the last frost in spring.
• Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil; avoid waterlogged conditions.
• Light Needs: Indoors, place in bright, indirect sunlight. Outdoors, choose a sheltered spot with partial sun.
• Watering: Water sparingly until growth appears, then keep soil lightly moist but never soggy.
• Fertilising: Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during active growth.
• Mature Size: Typically reaches 45–60cm tall when in bloom.

Design Ideas & Companion Plants

• Add to mixed containers with ferns or ivy for texture contrast indoors.
• Pair outdoors with spring bulbs like tulips or daffodils for layered colour.
• Makes a stunning centrepiece on festive tables or in conservatories during the colder months.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant?
  The best time is October–January indoors or after the last frost outdoors (usually late spring).
• How long does it take to flower?
  Buds usually appear 6–8 weeks after planting indoors; outdoor blooms follow later in the season.
• Does it need special care after flowering?
  Allow leaves to grow on; feed and water until they yellow, then let the bulb rest before replanting next season.