Amaryllis HERCULES \nAlthough commonly known as Amaryllis most of the bulbs offered for sale in autumn are really varieties of Hippeastrum. \nOriginating in the tropical mountain regions of Chile and Peru these amazing flowers are one of the easiest plants to bring into bloom. \nIn winter and early spring clusters of lily-like flowers are produced on thick stalks or stems over an extended period. \nThese large flowers and the ease with which they can be produced have led to Amaryllis being in huge demand all over the world. \nFlowering approximately 8-10 weeks after planting these fantastic plants are ideal for brightening up your home during the dark days of winter. \nDramatic single flowers often up to 8 inches across are rich, deep carmine-pink, some say salmon pink. \nThese shapely blooms often lasting for several weeks give a truly spectacular performance.  \nThere are very few things in life that will warm your heart like the intensely beautiful flowers of Amaryllis Hercules. \nThis variety appreciates plenty of light \nFollow a few easy steps and these long-lived bulbs will bloom year after year. \nAll pictures used are of plants in full bloom and may not necessarily reflect plants at all times of the year \nOur Amaryllis are supplied as huge bulbs (Size 36-38) capable of producing a number of flower stems and should not be confused with the smaller bulbs offered elsewhere. \nNeed some help with planting your new bulbs view this short by GARDEN ANSWER. \nPack 1 Bulb \nSize 36-38 \n BEGINS LATE SEPTEMBER \nU.K. \nView some of the OTHER AMARYLLIS BULBS we stock. \nWe want you to be happy with your purchase and all our Amaryllis bulbs are checked and inspected visually before packing.   . Due to the nature of the goods we cannot accept any responsibility for their failure after planting as pests, disease, poor horticultural practice, extremes of weather and many other factors outside our control all take their toll. Amaryllis bulbs .  . . \nALL OUR BULBS ARE SOURCED FROM CULTIVATED STOCKS