{"product_id":"hippeastrum-equestre-barbados-lily-bulbs","title":"Hippeastrum equestre (Barbados Lily) Bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHippeastrum equestre\u003c\/i\u003e, commonly called Barbados Lily, produces bold trumpet-shaped flowers that bring strong colour to your home. Each bulb sends up sturdy stems topped with large funnel-shaped blooms in warm orange-red shades. The flowers often appear in late winter or spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis deciduous bulb forms slightly fleshy, strap-shaped leaves and tall leafless stems that hold clusters of dramatic flowers. It works well in containers, sheltered borders, or bright conservatories. Plant a few bulbs together to create a striking display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eHippeastrum equestre\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbados Lily, Amaryllis equestre, Equestrian Star, Knight’s Star Lily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous bulbous perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange to orange-red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter to spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or bright sheltered spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly-season flowers help to extend the flowering period in your garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan offer nectar and pollen to visiting insects when grown outdoors in warm, sheltered locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well as part of a mixed planting scheme that supports pollinators throughout the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant bulbs in autumn or early winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a sunny, sheltered spot or grow in containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse free-draining compost or soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave the top of the bulb slightly exposed above the soil surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater lightly until growth begins, then keep the soil lightly moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow leaves to die back naturally after flowering to feed the bulb for next season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou want colour during the quieter months of the garden year. \u003ci\u003eHippeastrum equestre\u003c\/i\u003e delivers that with bold blooms and simple care. Plant a few bulbs this season and enjoy reliable spring flowers year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"1 Bulb","offer_id":58473986949423,"sku":"kzr1789524256321","price":8.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Bulbs","offer_id":58473986982191,"sku":"udg1789524256322","price":41.16,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/8797\/5727\/files\/hippeastrum-equestre-barbados-lily-bulbs_1.jpg?v=1789524260","url":"https:\/\/modestly.shop\/products\/hippeastrum-equestre-barbados-lily-bulbs","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}