Amaryllis 'Carnival' (Hippeastrum 'Carnival')

Amaryllis 'Carnival' (Hippeastrum 'Carnival') is a flamboyant hippeastrum cultivar with large, striped flowers—white with bold, raspberry-red stripes and a green throat. A member of the Amaryllidaceae family, it's a festive, forced-winter bloomer.

Description

Bulbous perennial 18–24 inches tall. Leaves are strap-shaped, green. Flower scape bears 4–6 flowers, each 6–8 inches across, white with dramatic raspberry-red stripes radiating from center, green throat. Blooms 6–8 weeks after planting (winter indoors).

Growing Conditions

• Zones: 9–11 outdoors; widely forced indoors.
• Light: Bright, indirect light.
• Soil: Well-drained, bulb mix (1/3 perlite).
• Water: Sparingly until growth; then evenly moist.
• Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C).

Care & Maintenance

Plant bulb 1/3 above soil. Rotate for straight stem. Feed monthly after bloom. Induce dormancy late summer (dry, cool 50–55°F). Repot every 3–4 years.

Uses

Winter indoor forcing, gift plant, cut flower. Striped spectacle for holidays.

Potential Issues

Bulb rot from overwatering. Failure to rebloom without dormancy. Mealybugs. Toxic to pets (lycorine).

A party in a pot—striped, festive, and impossible to ignore.