Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) Carmen
Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) Carmen
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A beautiful, dark, splendidly flowering, perennial bulbous variety. Native to Africa. The flowers are very large and scented and grow in fairly tall, thickened flower stems. The bulbs are large and can have one to three flower arrows. Each of the arrows contains between 4 and 5 exquisite, velvety, dark red flowers with a cherry-red tinge. The throat is dark red in colour. The flower diameter averages 16 to 20 cm.
The flower stalk is about 50 cm tall. The bud length is approximately 10 cm. The flower shape is flat, neat and flattened. It is rounded-oval at the beginning of flowering. When the flowers fully open, the petals curl up beautifully and the shape of the flower changes. It becomes triangular-oval.
The outer petals are slightly wider than the inner ones, and there may be horn-like projections at the base. The petals are oval-round, slightly pointed towards the end. Pistil and stamens filiform, dark red, not very long, curved, stigma white. The pedicels are about 5 cm long and have a slight crimson tinge. The leaves of this variety are strap-shaped, not broad. Bulbs up to 10 cm in diameter.
Specs & details
Bulb-Plant Size 28-30
Flower Color Red
Established Height 40-60 cm
Established spread 20-30 cm
Size of flower 15-20 cm
Hardiness Zone 9-10
Suitable as cutting flower Yes
Fragrance No fragrance
Leaf Colour Green
Flowering time Four weeks after start flowering
Delivery period Spring, Autumn
Double or Single Flower Single
Suitable for Pots, Containers
Growing skill Easy to grow
Sun exposure Full Sun
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Free draining
Soil type Multipurpose compost
Toxicity Harmful if eaten, Skin/eyes irritant
Watering Every 3-4 days when planted in the ground for 10 minutes
Family Amaryllidaceae
Plant spacing 10-15cm apart
Flower size Large
Bulb type bulb
Country Netherlands
How to Plant?
How to Plant?
Guide and tips for planting amaryllis(hippeastrum) bulbs
- Choose a pot that is at least 4 cm wider than the bulb and has drainage holes in the bottom.
- Fill the pot with well-draining soil, leaving about 2 cm of space at the top.
- Place the bulb in the center of the pot, with the pointed end facing up.
- Cover the bulb with soil, leaving the top one-third of the bulb exposed.
- Water the soil until it is evenly moist, but not waterlogged.
- Place the pot in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.
- Water the plant only when the top inch of soil is dry to the touch.
- As the plant grows, support the stalk with a stake to prevent it from bending or breaking.
- After the flowers have faded, cut the stem off at the base and continue to care for the plant by watering it regularly and providing it with bright, indirect sunlight.
Shipping rates
Shipping rates
Delivery schedule
Delivery schedule
Secure delivery across Europe
We deliver flower bulbs to more than 30 countries across Europe. The standard delivery charge is added on orders depending on the country where you live.
To guarantee the best result and quality of our plants and bulbs, we dispatch all our orders at the right planting period. We monitor harvests in The Netherlands and weather conditions across Europe and start shipping our orders according to the following schedule:
- Spring season - from 1 March until 1 June.
- Autumn season - from 1 October until 1 December.
Our Guarantee
Our Guarantee
What does the "Guarantee from Amarylia" include?
🟢 Quality guarantee. If the planting material does not meet quality standards.
🟢 A guarantee of variety. If the plant blooms in a different variety than the one you ordered.
🟢 A guarantee of grafting. If you have followed all the rules of cultivation, but the plant has not sprouted.
We promise quality or will refund you immediately if you are not satisfied.
