If your hippeastrum (amaryllis) has finished flowering, don’t throw it away – with a few simple steps you can enjoy blooms year after year. Lucy Hall of BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine explains how in this Quick Tips video.
What should I do with a spent hippeastrum?
Don't throw old hippeastrum plants away - it's possible to enjoy flowers year after year. Watch this Quick Tips video to find out more.
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If your hippeastrum (amaryllis) has finished flowering, don’t throw it away – with a few simple steps you can enjoy blooms year after year. Lucy Hall of BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine explains how in this Quick Tips video.
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