Hippeastrum 'Double Shine' - Double Amaryllis

Hippeastrum 'Double Shine' is a spectacular double-flowered Amaryllis cultivar, with very full blooms in intense shades of coral red, orange-red, and reddish pink, sometimes with lighter accents toward the petal edges. Its full form, with numerous overlapping petals, gives it a lush and highly decorative appearance.

It is a registered cultivar recognized horticulturally under the name 'Double Shine'. 

🌿 Botanical characteristics

• Name: Hippeastrum 'Double Shine'
• Family: Amaryllidaceae
• Plant type: perennial bulbous plant
• Flower type: double
• Flowers: large, full, with numerous petals
• Flower stalks: upright and vigorous
• Leaves: long, lanceolate, deep green
• Flowering: usually a few weeks after planting, depending on the temperature and the bulb's maturity
• Use: pot, interior decoration, Hippeastrum collections

☀️ Growing conditions and care

• Planting: plant the bulb so that approximately 1/3 to 1/2 of its upper portion remains above the substrate
• Light: prefers bright, indirect light
• Temperature: approximately 18-24°C to initiate growth
• Watering: limited at first; water moderately once active growth begins
• Growing medium: fertile, airy, and well-draining
• Pot: relatively snug, with good drainage
• Fertilizing: after the leaves appear, during the active growth period
• After flowering: the flower stem can be removed once it has faded, while the leaves should be kept to replenish the bulb's reserves
• Cold hardiness: does not tolerate frost

🌱 Growing medium recommendation

We recommend a fertile, airy, well-draining growing medium that retains moderate moisture without keeping the bulb's base constantly wet.

✨ What makes it special

• very full double flowers
• intense coloring
• strong contrast between the flowers and green foliage
• suitable for indoor flowering
• spectacular cultivar for seasonal decor
• very attractive to Hippeastrum collectors

📌 Note

The product sold is the bulb only, without a pot or growing medium, unless otherwise stated.

The number of flower stems, the number of flowers, their degree of doubleness, and color intensity may vary depending on bulb size, maturity, light, temperature, and growing conditions.

Bulbs may have dry outer tunics, small scars, or natural variations in shape and size, which normally do not affect viability.

Images of the flowering plant are for illustrative purposes and show the cultivar's appearance at maturity.

The listed price is for 1 bulb.