Hippeastrum ‘Spartacus’

‘Spartacus’ makes a brilliant stand-out (or should that be ‘stand-up’?) amaryllis with its festive red and white blooms, a top choice for Christmas displays. Each bulb produces tall, elegant stems capped with 4 or more striking flowers. The vivid blooms reach 15-20cm (6-8in) across, showcasing rich red petals marked with a luminous white star pattern and bright apple-green throat. Grown indoors, the cheerful blooms provide weeks of enjoyment around the holidays and into late winter.