Hellebores
Hellebores are the moody, gothic jewels of the winter garden. Learn how you can grow them in garden or in pots.
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Hippeastrums or ‘Hippies’ (Hippeastrum cvs) are a relative of the most popular Amaryllis or Bella Donna Lillies. They produce large, dominating flowers in summer on long stems that brighten up any garden or add some texture to annual beds.
How to grow hippeastrum in a garden
- Choose a well-drained spot in the garden that gets full sun to part shade and is sheltered from strong winds.
- Enrich the soil with some compost and Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone with Seaweed before planting.
- Plant bulb with the point facing upwards, keeping the neck of the bulb at the soil surface.
- Space 30cm apart. Water sparingly.
- Once shoots start to appear, feed with Yates Thrive Rose & Flower Granular Plant Food which will bolster the bulbs nutrient supplies for a great flower display. TIP: For an added boost, apply Yates Thrive Natural Fish & Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate.
How to grow hippeastrum in a pot
- Choose a pot that has adequate drainage holes and place it in a position that gets full sun to part shade and is sheltered from strong winds.
- Fill the pot with Yates Premium Potting Mix.
- Plant bulb with the point facing upwards keeping the neck of the bulb at the soil surface. Water sparingly.
- Once shoots start to appear, feed every 2-3 weeks with Yates Thrive Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food, which will bolster the bulbs nutrient supplies for a great flower display.
Growing tips
- Hippeastrums can remain in the soil season after season. Over time, plants can become overcrowded. Bulbs can be divided and offsets can be taken in early winter.
- Once flowering has finished, cut the flower off at the base of the plant.
- Due to the delicate nature of the flowers, avoid planting in areas with strong winds.
Gardenia
Gardenias have soft scented blooms in white or yellow. Depending on the variety, can be grown as a shrub, standard, hedge or ground cover.
Freesia
Freesias are a spring flowering bulb that produce scented blooms in a range of vibrant colours including pinks, white, yellow, mauve and red.
Flax
Flax (Phormium spp.) are highly versatile plants which can grow well in swampy or dry conditions. Great for large pots or en-masse in garden beds.
Recommended products
Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone with Seaweed
A certified organic garden input boosted with NZ Seaweed to gently nourish plants, enrich the soil and encourage a strong healthy root system.
Yates Thrive Rose & Flower Granular Plant Food
Specially formulated to grow all types of flowers. With high potassium for large & abundant flowers, added calcium & iron for stronger flowers.
Yates Thrive Natural Fish & Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate
A complete plant food enriched with natural fish, seaweed, humates, molasses and more - boosted with NPK to improve plant and soil vitality.
Yates Thrive Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food
Provides your flowers & roses with the balanced nutrients they require for healthy growth and flower production.
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