Hippeastrums are one of the most glorious summer blooms you can find. Here are just a few from the 2020 season. They can easily be grown from seeds, however, there is variation from the parent stock. Growing from seed and choosing your pollination stock is an exciting and rewarding hobby for those of us who are patient and avid gardeners.
Crossing your blooms for stunning features such as picotee edges, frills, striking size and unique colouring in petals and throat can reward you with some absolutely amazing flowers which are wonderful for flower arrangements and garden features.
Hippeastrums are drought tolerant, low maintenance and widely known albeit under stated. They proliferate in dappled sun and shady places but can also handle quite sunny positions. Adaptable for most garden settings, indeed perfect for borders and pots alike. Hippeastrums include a wide variety of species which have unique and distinct characteristics which are perfect for collectors and enthusiasts.
The babies from these crosses will take on a variety of characteristics from both parents. Pot luck can be such fun!
Have you seen any particular hippeastrums on the website that you are interested in adding to your collection or giving as a gift? Check out our shop to see what is currently available or email us at sales@heddysue.com to ask for something specifically. We are more than happy to help.