About

Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Fall
Color Red
Bloom Season Winter

Plant Characteristics Easy to Grow & Maintain, Extended Bloom Time, Ornamental
Use Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden
Growing Conditions Indoor
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Royal Velvet - Amaryllis Bulbs

Hippeastrum

Seed Type Bulb
Also known as Hippeastrum 'Royal Velvet', Hippeastrum Glaxy Group,

Royal Velvet is the perfect name for this jaw-droppingly gorgeous flower that grows up to 2 feet tall and has blooms up to 8 inches across! Each stem produces 4 rich, deep red flowers, which bloom at different times—so you can enjoy these beauties throughout the winter. Amaryllis are easy to force into flower indoors, and the blooms last for weeks and even months! So easy to grow and maintain—they're the perfect gift for the flower lovers in your life!

Planting Information

Planting Royal Velvet - Amaryllis Bulbs

Planting Season Fall
Light Requirement Full Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth Top inch of bulb should remain above planting material
Plant Height 24 inches+
Plant Spacing 2 inches apart
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Bulb Size 30 to 32 cm circumference
View our Amaryllis Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount
Recommended Coverage
1 Bulb / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall Up to 0.5 Sq. Ft
3 Bulbs / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall Up to 1.5 Sq. Ft
5 Bulbs / Fall-Planted | Ships in Fall Up to 2.5 Sq. Ft