Hippeastrum Double Shine

Royal Double-Flowered Amaryllis 'Double Shine' (Hippeastrum 'Double Shine')

Get ready to bring absolute botanical luxury, festive radiance, and the most spectacular flowering show in the world of houseplants into your home - the stunning Amaryllis 'Double Shine'! This exclusive masterpiece of nature belongs to the special group of double-flowered (Double) amaryllis and is a true find for lovers of classic luxury who want to create a powerful and magnificent visual accent indoors. The plant's greatest pride, magnet, and unmistakable signature are its breathtaking flowers: on a strong, upright flower stalk, extraordinarily large, heavy, massive double flowers bloom, consisting of many layers of petals and shining in intense, vivid pink and red shades, richly highlighted by contrasting snow-white accents and veins. This voluminous, double floral architecture literally illuminates the room and creates an incredibly luxurious, festive, and dynamic atmosphere. The plant is currently available as a strong, large bulb fully prepared for forcing (without a pot or soil). It is the most prestigious, tasteful, and interactive gift for a housewarming, romantics, and anyone who wants to experience this fascinating magic of nature with their own eyes - from planting a "bare" bulb to a grand flowering triumph!

CARE AND PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS:

• ☀️ Light: While the bulb is being planted and has not yet produced a shoot, the amount of light is not very important. However, as soon as the flower stalk appears and begins to stretch rapidly, place it in the brightest possible location (in bright, indirect light). If there is not enough light, the flower stalk will become leggy, fragile, and may break under the weight of the exceptionally heavy, double flowers.

• 💧 Watering: The golden rule of planting and watering! Plant the bulb so that at least 1/3 (or even half) of the bulb itself remains above the soil surface. At first, while the bulb has not yet developed roots and a green shoot, water it very little, if at all, or keep the soil only minimally moist. Once the flower stalk has grown (about 5-10 cm), begin watering regularly, but never allow the bulb to stand in water!

• 🌡️ Temperature/Humidity: To wake the bulb and encourage its growth, it initially needs room temperature (+20°C to +24°C). However, when the magnificent, double flowers have fully bloomed, move the plant to a slightly cooler location - the coolness will keep the flowers fresh and allow you to enjoy them considerably longer! Additional air humidification is not necessary.

• 🐾 Keep away from pets and children: Amaryllis bulbs, as well as their leaves and flowers, are highly toxic (they contain lycorine and other alkaloids). Ingestion causes severe vomiting and digestive tract problems in dogs and cats. Keep the bulb, and later the flowering plant, out of their reach!

🏠 MOST SUITABLE ROOM:

• Festive dining tables, bedroom dressers, mantelpieces, and sunny windowsills, where this voluminous, radiant flowering display will serve as the central design element and attract everyone's attention.

• Classic, modern, eclectic, or "glamour"-style interiors, where the richness of the double flowers and the striking red-and-white contrast create absolute visual luxury.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Condition: Strong, healthy bulb prepared for flowering (supplied without soil or a pot, ready for your chosen planting project)

• Expected height: When the flower stalk reaches full maturity, the plant will be approximately 40-50 cm tall.

⚠️ Note and a dose of reality about amaryllis: Bulbs are living energy reservoirs! An important dose of reality: from planting the bulb to the opening of the first flowers, it usually takes approximately 6 to 8 weeks. Be patient! The biggest mistake people make is overwatering the "bare" bulb immediately after planting, which causes it to rot before it has even had time to wake up. For planting, you MUST use a light, very well-draining houseplant substrate and a sturdy, heavier pot, because the flower stalks and flowers of double-flowered varieties such as 'Double Shine' are exceptionally massive and can easily tip over a small plastic pot. Once flowering is over, do not cut off the long green leaves - they will continue to nourish the bulb so that it can build up its strength and bloom again the following year!