Amaryllis 'Minerva'

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Named after the Roman goddess of wisdom, arts, and strategy, 'Minerva' has a classic, bold pattern that has stood the test of time, making it one of the most well-known Amaryllis varieties in the world.

A truly classic and ever-popular Amaryllis, 'Minerva' has been a festive favourite for decades, and for good reason. It is a vigorous and reliable bloomer, producing large, single flowers with a truly striking pattern. The blooms are a rich, vibrant red, forming the perfect backdrop for a bold and dramatic, crisp white star in the centre. This starburst pattern is incredibly eye-catching and is often complemented by a fresh green throat. The petals are broad and form a classic, wide, open-faced flower shape that shows off its dramatic colouring to perfection. 'Minerva' embodies the traditional colours of the holiday season, offering a cheerful, bright, and unapologetically festive display. Its timeless appeal, reliability, and dazzling high-contrast pattern ensure that it remains one of the most sought-after and widely grown Amaryllis varieties year after year.

Botanical name Hippeastrum 'Minerva'
Flower colour Rich red with a prominent white central star
Bulb size 28/30 cm
Established height 50-60 cm
Established spread 20-25 cm
Plant spacing 1 bulb per 15-20cm pot
Leaf colour Glossy Green
Habit Upright
Life cycle Tender Perennial
Hardiness Tender (H1B)
Years to establish 1st year
Sunlight Bright, indirect light
Position Indoors
Suitable for Indoor pots, Traditional festive displays, Cut flowers
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Well-draining potting mix
RHS Award (AGM) Yes
Growing skill Easy to grow
Pollinator-friendly Not applicable (grown indoors)
Deer resistant Not applicable (grown indoors)

Where to Plant:

A classic and very popular variety, 'Minerva' produces large, bold flowers of a brilliant scarlet-red, each with a very distinct, star-shaped white centre. This tender bulb must be grown as a houseplant in a container. Choose a pot that is only slightly wider than the bulb to encourage a good display. A position on a warm, bright windowsill is ideal for encouraging the strong flower spike to grow. Once in bloom, a slightly cooler spot will help the flowers last longer.

How to Plant:

For winter flowers, plant the bulb in the autumn. Using a well-drained potting mix, place the bulb in the pot so that its top third, or 'shoulders', are left uncovered by the compost. Firm the compost around the bulb and water it in thoroughly just once. Place it in a warm location and wait for a new shoot to appear. It is very important not to water again during this period, as this can cause the dormant bulb to rot.

Aftercare:

When the new shoot is a few centimetres tall, you can start watering regularly, typically when the compost feels dry to the touch. Feed with a houseplant fertiliser every couple of weeks. Turn the pot every few days to stop the stem leaning towards the light. After flowering, snip off the spent flower stalk but continue to care for the leaves. Water and feed throughout the summer months. To reflower it next year, stop watering in early autumn and give the bulb a cool, dark, dry rest for at least 8 weeks.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Low maintenance

RHS Award (AGM)

Good for cutting

Suitable for indoors

Amaryllis 'Minerva' - Harding & Bloom

Amaryllis 'Minerva'

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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

David P

Kent, UK

I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

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