Hippeastrum 'Costa Blanca' Bulbs

Hippeastrum 'Costa Blanca' produces large, bright white trumpet-shaped flowers, up to 24cm in diameter. Grow it indoors in a pot for dramatic winter blooms.

Each bulb sends up tall, strong stems carrying several flowers. Place the pot in a bright indoor spot, conservatory, or greenhouse to enjoy each bloom fully.

Do you want a striking white display during winter? Hippeastrum 'Costa Blanca' gives you bold, long-lasting flowers indoors.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Hippeastrum 'Costa Blanca'
• Common names: Amaryllis 'Costa Blanca', Amaryllis
• Plant type: Bulbous perennial
• Flower colour: Bright white
• Flower diameter: 24cm
• Flowering period: Winter
• Position: Bright indoor location
• Soil: One part well-rotted manure, one part sand, two parts leaf mould
• Height: Up to 75cm
• Spread: Up to 30cm

Benefits for UK Wildlife

• Flowers may provide pollen for insects if pots are placed outdoors during warm weather.
• Extends the flowering period for container gardens with pollinator-friendly plants.
• Works well with other winter-flowering bulbs in indoor displays that can be rotated outside during summer.

Planting Tips

• Plant bulbs in spring in a pot slightly wider than the bulb.
• Plant the bulb half in and half out of the soil.
• Water lightly until new shoots appear.
• Feed with liquid fertiliser, except while in flower.
• After flowering, feed every ten days to strengthen the bulb for next season.
• Cut the foliage in October or November.
• Leave the bulb dormant until growth begins in spring.
• Use well-draining, fertile compost for best results.

Grow Hippeastrum 'Costa Blanca' where you can enjoy its full-size flowers up close. A single bulb can produce multiple stems, giving you a striking indoor winter display.