Classic in bright red
In the middle of winter time, the sight of the following varieties with their giant red flowers warms our hearts.
- Ferrari: Exuberantly and reliably blooming in the pot on the wintry windowsill
- Benfica: Award-winning knight star with dark red, majestic flowers
- Magnum: This blood-red amaryllis lives up to its name in terms of flower size
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Floral ice queens in snow white
The following hybrids are not only the first choice for the winter bridal bouquet. Let yourself be carried away by these varieties of amaryllis white flower fairy tale:
- Alfesco: The enchanting variety trumps with pure white, lush, double flower stars
- Amadeus: The white winter beauty enchants with delicate, pink-colored flower tips
- Jewel: A half-filled treasure whose white flowers give off a spicy scent
Stunning hybrids with double flowers
At first glance, the following hybrids can no longer be seen to come from wild species, such as Hippeastrum vittatum or Hippeastrum aulicum. Nevertheless, they have largely retained their robust constitution.
- Double Delicious: The light red, double flowers get a special kick with their delicate, white stripes
- Pretty Nymph: The highlight of the variety impresses with its double flowers, the leaves of which are distinctively curled
- Sweet Nymph: Pink and white novelty from the best breeder for double species, Ton Peter van Nieuwkerk
The best varieties for forcing in the glass
While a majestic knight star with a height of 60 cm cannot keep itself in the glass, the following, stocky types are ideal candidates for forcing:
- Arctic Nymph: With a stature height of 30-40 cm, this white flowering variety sets itself In the glas in scene
- Cherry Nymph: The cherry-red flowers rise on up to 3 flower stalks that reach a maximum length of 35 cm
- Exotic Nymph: A dream of flowers in creamy white and peach for successful knight star driving
Tips
If you cannot plant a newly acquired knight's star straight away, do not store the onion too warm. At temperatures between a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 9 degrees Celsius, the flower will continue to bloom for several weeks.