Guide and tips for planting amaryllis (Hippeastrum) bulbsChoose 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 centre of the pot, with the pointed end facing up.Cover the bulb with soil, leaving the top one-third of the bulb exposed.Water once until the soil is evenly moist, then keep it only slightly moist until the first shoot appears.Place the pot in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.As the plant grows, support the stalk with a stake if needed.After the flowers have faded, cut the stem off at the base and keep the leaves growing. See our Planting and Care guide for reblooming.

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Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) Papilio

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Papilio is the famous “butterfly amaryllis” – and one of the most unusual amaryllis you can grow. Its slender, gracefully curved flowers look like an orchid or a butterfly in flight: creamy white to pale green petals, finely veined and striped with burgundy red, opening around a greenish-yellow throat.

Papilio is a favourite with collectors and anyone looking for something other than the classic round amaryllis. It makes a striking centrepiece on its own and lasts well as a cut flower.

At a glance

Flower type: single, butterfly-shaped
Colour: cream to pale green with burgundy-red veins
Flower size: 12–15 cm
Height: 50–60 cm
Flowers: 3–5 per stem
Bulb size: 30/32 cm, from the Netherlands
Flowering: about 8–12 weeks after planting – Papilio flowers somewhat later than most amaryllis

Planting and care

Plant in a pot just wider than the bulb, with the top third above the soil.
Place in a bright, warm spot (20–22°C), out of harsh midday sun.
Water sparingly until the first shoot appears, then keep the soil lightly moist.

More tips in our planting and care guide.

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Specs & details

Bulb size 30/32 cm

Flower colour Multicolour

Plant height 40-60 cm

Flower size 15-20 cm

Flower type Single

Suitable for Pots, containers

Grown in Netherlands

Blooms 7–10 weeks after planting

Guarantee 100% flowering guarantee

Part of: Galaxy amaryllis · Multicoloured amaryllis· All amaryllis

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 centre of the pot, with the pointed end facing up.
Cover the bulb with soil, leaving the top one-third of the bulb exposed.
Water once until the soil is evenly moist, then keep it only slightly moist until the first shoot appears.
Place the pot in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.
As the plant grows, support the stalk with a stake if needed.
After the flowers have faded, cut the stem off at the base and keep the leaves growing. See our Planting and Care guide for reblooming.