Hippeastrum 'Akiko' (PBR)
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Showcasing stunning, lime-centred, double white blooms, Hippeastrum 'Akiko' adds a touch of sophistication to any brightly lit room. The luxurious...
14cm pot
£14.99
available to order from late spring
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Plant description
Showcasing stunning, lime-centred, double white blooms, Hippeastrum 'Akiko' adds a touch of sophistication to any brightly lit room. The luxurious flowers, supported by tall, sturdy stems, create a striking and impressive focal point that pairs well with both vibrant and neutral colour schemes. Ideal for brightening up winter days, this cultivar offers multiple long-lasting blooms that are easy to grow, making it perfect for those looking to add a dramatic floral display indoors during the colder months.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from. If you are looking to purchase separately, a minimum of a 16cm pot cover will be required.
Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative), but we have a wide and wonderful range on our website to choose from. If you are looking to purchase separately, a minimum of a 16cm pot cover will be required.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Bright light
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Peat-free general-purpose compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Hippeastrum Akiko (PBR):
Once flowering has finished, cut off the flower stalk 5-10cm above the bulb - don't cut off the foliage. Water when the surface of compost is dry and feed fortnightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Reduce and cease watering from early autumn and move to a dry, dark spot for a few months allowing the foliage to die back, simulating the dormant, dry season of the plant’s native South America. In November bring it back into the light and begin watering again. Old foliage should be removed though take care not to remove any new shoots. Expect flowers in six to eight weeks. Keep the plant in a bright spot avoiding direct sun, and rotate the plant periodically to avoid the emerging flower stalk leaning towards the light. Leaves will appear shortly after flowering.
Please note:
This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
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