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Our VB Hippeastrum Vase & Bulb Kit – Red/White enables you to flower a beautiful Hippeastrum bulb indoors.

Watch the development of your Hippeastrum bulb (Hippeastrum hybrid) as it develops and grows above the water in this 24cm tall, heavy based, quality glass Hippeastrum vase.
Marvel at the beauty of the magnificent flowers as they burst into bloom. After flowering plant the Hippeastrum out in the garden or a pot and you still have a fantastic vase for displaying Gladioli and other taller blooms.

The Hippeastrum Vase & Bulb Kit is an ideal Christmas gift as the bulb can be refrigerated to flower close to Christmas. Simply place the bulb in the crisper part of the fridge (about 5 degrees). Remove from the fridge around 4 weeks before the desired flowering date and ensure bulbs are kept around 20 degrees to initiate flowering,

**Bulbs grown in Hippeastrum vases need to be planted into soil or pots after flower has faded to complete the growth cycle. Bulb can
be used again in the vase the following year if it has been grown on outside.

Kit comes attractively packaged with full instructions, making it perfect for gifting.

Glass vase and Hippeastrum bulb/charcoal supplied in separate packages.

CAUTION Harmful if eaten/skin & eye irritant

Important Reminder: While we take great care in the realistic representation of our products, many variables such as climatic conditions, natural variation or manufacturing changes may affect the precise appearance of each variety. Generally, images used are of mature specimens whilst supplied stock may be dormant or juvenile plants that will develop with time. The images are intended as a guide only.

Availability: OUT OF STOCK/OUT OF SEASON! Available to order from mid-August to November, unless sold out.

$59.00

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Our team packs and dispatches each day based on the best timing of delivery service to your state.  This way we can ensure your order is in transit for the shortest time possible.

Delivery is normally via Australia Post with larger orders delivered via StarTrack Express* courier. We service virtually all areas of Australia with only those areas not serviced by these organisations being excluded (e.g. remote islands and Territories such as Christmas Island, Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, Cocos Islands, Groote Eylandt). We do not deliver outside Australia but happily deliver orders placed from overseas for Australian delivery. Our regular delivery charge for basic items is $12.50 Australia-wide, regardless of the number of items ordered. Due to their higher freight costs, bulky or heavy products such as roses, large pots and a small number of hard goods have higher delivery charges. The summary of all current delivery options is:

  • Basic Postage $12.50: Applies to orders NOT containing Roses, 120mm and larger pots/grow-bags, Bare-rooted Trees, Composting Buckets, nor any items with individually specified delivery charges, all delivered at one time, will incur the normal $12.50 freight charge. These items are referred to as “Basic Items“.
  • Roses & Larger Potted Items $16.90: Applies to orders containing bush Roses, 120mm up to 155mm pot/grow-bags, Composting Buckets, together with other products delivered at the same time will incur a $16.90 freight charge.  **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the quantity of pots in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
  • Small Trees & Large Pots $25.50: Applies to orders containing Trixie Fruit Trees, Dwarf Fruit Trees, Lilac Trees, Standard and/or Patio Roses, 160mm up to a 200mm pot/grow-bags, together with other products delivered at the same time will incur a $25.50 freight charge.  **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the quantity of pots in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
  • Trees up to 1m $35.00: Applies to orders containing smaller bare-rooted trees up to 1m in height.  Larger items or pots/grow-bags greater than 200mm, together with other products delivered at the same time, will incur a $35.00 freight charge. Remote areas may incur an additional Freight charge but we will notify customers individually if this is the case.  **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the sizes and quantity of items in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
  • Trees 1m up to 1.49m $50.00: Applies to orders containing bare-rooted trees between 1 to 1.49m in height.  Bare Rooted trees 1m to 1.5m in height, together with other products delivered at the same time, will incur a $50.00 freight charge. Remote areas may incur an additional Freight charge but we will notify customers individually if this is the case.  **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the sizes and quantity of items in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
  • Trees 1.5m up to 2m $85.00: Applies to orders containing bare-rooted trees between 1.5 to 2m in height.  Bare Rooted trees 1.5m to 2m in height, together with other products delivered at the same time, will incur a $85.00 charge. This consists of $65.00 Freight Fee and $20 Oversize Surcharge, as charged by the Courier. Remote areas may incur an additional Freight charge but we will notify customers individually if this is the case.  **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the sizes and quantity of items in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
  • Trees 2m up to 3m $135.00: Applies to orders containing bare-rooted trees between 2 to 3m in height.  Bare Rooted trees 2m to 3m in height, together with other products delivered at the same time, will incur a $135.00 charge. This consists of $95.00 Freight Fee and $40 Oversize Surcharge, as charged by the Courier. Remote areas may incur an additional Freight charge but we will notify customers individually if this is the case.  **Please Note: Multiples of these items may incur a larger freight fee depending on the sizes and quantity of items in the order; this will be calculated at the checkout.
  • Orders containing products with explicitly stated delivery charges will incur charges as detailed in the individual product description.
  • Express Post: If you require your order to be sent Express Post, please call our office and we will arrange a quote.  Please Note: Quarantine orders cannot be sent using Express Post; our experience is that it will actually delay your order due to the inspection process required for entry into these states.
  • Order Split Fee: Some items may be delayed due to climatic or growing habits prevent them from being harvested at the time of being offered for purchase.  You will be offered a choice to wait until all items on your order are available or to receive what is currently available for an additional freight charge of $5.00.
  • We continue to maintain the simplest form of postage costs for the large variety of products we range, however in occasional circumstances of oversized orders and/or delivery location, the cost of freight can significantly impact delivery of an order therefore we reserve the right to refuse the order or contact the customer to discuss freight options and pricing.

Orders containing products from two different seasons (eg Rose or spring bulb pre-orders) that require separate deliveries will incur two delivery charges at the relevant rates (unless a free freight offer applies). A $5.00 Quarantine Inspection Surcharge applies in addition to the Delivery Charge for orders delivered to Tasmania, Northern Territory and Western Australia due to the increased complexity of quarantine requirements.

As quarantine inspections apply to each delivery, 2 quarantine charges will apply where orders contain products from different seasons.   *Please note that if you order large items (eg Patio, Standard or Weeping Roses, Fruit Trees) you must specify a street address for the delivery address. StarTrack Express generally do not deliver to PO Boxes or RSD addresses so your order will be held until a suitable address is obtained. In rural areas, StarTrack may deliver to physical addresses such as general stores that act as Australia Post agencies but we suggest you check with them first. Where ”Free Delivery” vouchers apply to an order, details of the voucher should be entered in the “Your message to us” field. Orders (except Pre-orders) are normally despatched within 7-14 working days from the time of ordering during busy periods. Delivery times may be extended during peak periods (typically following the release of the latest catalogue), extended public holidays, if extreme weather conditions are not suitable for live plant transport or as detailed in the product description.
Individual items may be back-ordered to avoid delaying the delivery of other items. Please allow additional delivery time for orders to Tasmania, Northern Territory and Western Australia due to quarantine restrictions.

 

Please note: Some orders may not be possible to parts of Australia due to quarantine and some items may carry unique delivery charges. Check full delivery policy.

Common Name: HIPPEASTRUM Also known as Amaryllis,
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum x hybridum
Family Name: Amaryllidaceae
Plant Type: Bulb
Size: 30-60cm H x 30–40cm W
Planting Time: Late winter, early spring
Planting Width: 30cm Depth: 1/3rd of bulb above soil
Flowering: Late Spring
Positioning: Full Sun, Protect from Strong Winds
General Information: Produces spectacular trumpet shaped blooms in various colours.
Soil: Rich, well drained.
Watering: Weekly at the base of the bulbs, not into the foiliage or over the bulb nose. Overwatering will cause stem rot and red rust.
Fertilising: Prepare soil with well-rotted animal manure.
Pruning: After blooming the stem may be cut close to the bulb, leaving the leaves to grow on.
Pests: Protect from snails. Can get leaf scorch due to a fungus so do not water on the leaves or nose of the plant.
Ideal for Pots or as cut flowers.
Tips: If planting in pots, allow 3–4 cm of soil around the bulb. Make sure that you have good drainage. Fertilise once flowered. Likes a sunny position so that the bulb can settle and grow to a good size.
**Bulbs can be held for flowering later in the season by placing bulb in the crisper part of the fridge (about 5 degrees) in September to hold back the flower progression. Remove bulbs and pot up as per previous directions about 5 weeks before flowers are required and keep plants about 20-25 degrees in a reasonably bright position. Flower development can be slowed by placing into a cooler position, or hastened by placing into a warmer position. After flowering bulbs will continue with normal foliage development.
**Bulbs grown in Hippeastrum vases need to be planted into soil or pots after flower has faded to complete the growth cycle. Bulb can be used again in the vase the following year.