Hippeastrum, (otherwise commonly known as Amaryllis), is a genus of the Amaryllidaceae family and is native to South American regions such as Mexico, Argentina and the Caribbean.

Hippeastrum is a popular plant house plant, very easily grown from bulb with large showy flowers, in the winter months.

Hippeastrum means ‘horseman’s star’ in Greek and is also commonly known as ‘Knights Star’ because of its resemblance to a medieval weapon used from horseback.

In the wholesale flower markets hippeastrum is available as a cut flower. Generally there are two grade distinctions: Four flower heads per stem and two flower heads per stem. (Four being the better quality).

Cut Hippeastrum, (Amaryllis),  is available in three main category groups:  (1). Galaxy – single flowers, (2). Double Galaxy – double flowers, and (3). Spider – spikey shaped flowers.

Cut hippeastrum is generally sold in boxes of 12, 15 or 18 stems. Some Pigmee varieties are sold 30 stems per box.

Have you ever tried using Hippeastrum in wedding flowers? They look absolutely stunning, so give them a go!

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