Amaryllis 'Akiko'
syn. Hippeastrum 'Akiko'
Orders placed before 1 September 2024
You can expect your order in August/September
Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
You can expect your order in September/October
Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
You can expect your order within 10 business days
UK orders over £50
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UK orders under £50
£4.99
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£5.99
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Description
Looking as fresh as a daisy in gleaming white, Hippeastrum 'Akiko' will add a note of elegance to your home. Folds of luxurious white petals envelop these huge, double blooms, instantly lighting up any room they grace. Probably one of the easiest Amaryllis to match to your interior decoration, you won’t have any trouble placing this gorgeous bloom. Hippeastrum 'Akiko' will look spectacular against almost any colour backdrop, standing out brilliantly against bright shades and yet also blending harmoniously with neutral tones. With its multiple flowers standing atop tall, sturdy stems, it creates a fabulous focal point and gives an uplifting boost during those dull, grey winter days when light levels are low.
If you yearn for flower power in the dead of winter, Hippeastrum 'Akiko' creates a very simple way to achieve that. These luxurious and long-lasting flowers are surprisingly easy to grow, with that huge bulb providing all the magic growth that’s required. All you need to do is pot it up in a free-draining compost mix, leaving the top third of the Hippeastrum 'Akiko' bulb visible, and place it in a bright and warm spot, watering occasionally. At least one flower stalk will emerge several weeks later. There couldn’t be an easier way to energise your home with fresh floral power during the darker days of the year!
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Suitable for indoors
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Comes back every year
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Thrives well in full sun
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Packed in paper bags
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Needs winter protection
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Hippeastrum 'Akiko'®
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Flower colour
White
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Bulb size
32/34
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Established height
50-70cm
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Established spread
20-30cm
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Tender
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Indoors
Pots -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Multipurpose compost
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Plant your Amaryllis 'Akiko' bulbs in pots from mid to late autumn and grow indoors;
Plant the Hippeastrum with the neck of the bulb exposed above the soil surface;
Plant each bulb into a 15-20cm diameter pot;
Place the bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards;
Water-in after planting and water sparingly until your Amaryllis 'Akiko' sprouts. Keep it well watered once in growth.
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Orders placed before 1 September 2024
You can expect your order in September 2024Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
You can expect your order in October 2024Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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