Love Hippeastrums but don’t mind which variety you receive? Our Hippeastrum Lucky Dip is a great-value way to add these spectacular flowering bulbs to your garden. This product page is now exclusively for Lucky Dip Hippeastrum bulbs, offered at a lower price than our individually named varieties. Each bulb is randomly selected from available stock. Colours, flower forms, varieties and bulb sizes will vary, making every order a surprise. 1 × Lucky Dip = 1 randomly selected Hippeastrum bulb Varieties are selected at random Bulb sizes will vary Specific colours or cultivars cannot be requested Multiple bulbs may include duplicate varieties Supplied as mature flowering-size or near-flowering-size bulbs depending on the variety Australian grown in the Northern Rivers of NSW Looking for a Specific Hippeastrum? Prefer to choose your variety? Explore our extensive range of named Hippeastrums, including single, double, striped, bicolour and speciality varieties in our Hippeastrum Collection. Planting Your Hippeastrum Bulb Hippeastrums are easy-to-grow bulbs that produce spectacular trumpet-shaped flowers on tall stems. Plant bulbs into fertile, freely draining soil or potting mix. Position the bulb with approximately the top one-third of the bulb and neck remaining above soil level. Avoid planting the entire bulb deeply beneath the soil. When planting several bulbs in the garden, allow approximately 20–30cm between bulbs, depending on the effect you want to achieve. Position Grow Hippeastrums in: Full sun to part shade Bright filtered light in hotter climates A protected position where tall flower stems are less likely to be damaged by strong winds Freely draining garden beds or pots In hot Australian climates, some protection from intense afternoon sun can help protect foliage and flowers. Watering Water after planting and then keep the soil lightly moist as active growth begins. Hippeastrums dislike constantly wet soil. Allow excess water to drain freely and avoid overwatering, particularly while bulbs are dormant or not actively growing. Poor drainage and prolonged wet conditions can cause bulb and root rot. Feeding Apply a suitable controlled-release fertiliser during active growth. Additional liquid fertiliser can be applied during the growing season according to the manufacturer's directions. Healthy foliage after flowering is important because the leaves help replenish the bulb's energy reserves for future flowering. After Flowering Once flowering has finished: Remove spent flowers if seed production is not required Leave the green flower stem and foliage until they naturally decline Continue caring for the leaves while they remain green Keep plants adequately watered during active growth Feed during the growing season to help rebuild the bulb Do not cut healthy green leaves off immediately after flowering, as they are helping the bulb store energy for its next flowering cycle. Growing Hippeastrums in Pots Hippeastrums grow exceptionally well in containers. Choose a pot with excellent drainage and use a quality, free-draining potting mix. Avoid excessively large pots that hold unnecessary moisture around the bulb. Place the pot somewhere that receives plenty of bright light. During flowering, good natural light helps maintain strong, upright flower stems. Once flowers open, moving potted Hippeastrums into a slightly cooler, bright position away from extreme heat may help the flowers remain attractive for longer. Storing Unplanted Bulbs If you are not ready to plant your bulb immediately, keep it somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Do not allow unplanted bulbs to become wet during storage and never freeze Hippeastrum bulbs. For best results, we recommend planting bulbs once conditions are suitable rather than storing them unnecessarily for extended periods. Flowering Flowering time varies according to: Variety Climate Bulb maturity Planting time Temperature Growing conditions In the Northern Rivers and other warm Australian climates, Hippeastrums may begin flowering earlier than they do in cooler regions. Because this is a Lucky Dip product, individual bulbs may naturally flower at different times. Please Note This is a mixed Lucky Dip product. The variety shown in product photographs is an example of the types of Hippeastrums we grow and does not represent the exact bulb or flower you will receive. Flower colour, markings, form, flowering time and mature size will vary between varieties. Ordering multiple Lucky Dip bulbs does not guarantee that every bulb will be a different variety. Frequently Asked Questions Can I choose my Hippeastrum variety? No. Lucky Dip bulbs are randomly selected from available stock. For specific cultivars, shop our Hippeastrum Collection. Will every bulb be a different variety? Not necessarily. We select bulbs from available stock, so duplicate varieties may occur when purchasing multiple Lucky Dips. What colour will I receive? That is part of the surprise. Depending on available stock, your Hippeastrum may produce red, pink, white, orange, green, striped, bicolour or other flower forms and colours. Are all the bulbs the same size? No. Bulb sizes will naturally vary between varieties and individual bulbs. When will my Hippeastrum flower? Flowering depends on variety, climate, bulb maturity and growing conditions. Established flowering-size bulbs generally flower during their normal seasonal cycle. Can Hippeastrums grow in pots? Absolutely. They perform very well in pots provided the container and potting mix drain freely. Are these Hippeastrums Australian grown? Yes. Our Hippeastrums are Australian grown in the Northern Rivers of NSW. Shop More Hippeastrums Looking for something particular? Explore our full Hippeastrum Collection here.
