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Superlative in every sense, it’s easy to see why this breathtaking new amaryllis won the best houseplant award in Holland this year. Its sumptuous white flowers are triple-layered (not just double!) and each compact stem bears an incredible 5-8 blooms.

Your family and friends will enjoy potting up their gift and watching it develop into a glorious fl oral candelabra to illuminate their home for several weeks. ‘Alfresco’ is a gift they’ll treasure for many years, evoking fond memories of you each time it flowers.

Streaked and striped in festive hues, this intriguing amaryllis knows how to celebrate in style. Its flared trumpets hit the right note every time, especially with those who don’t have much luck with plants. There’s no skill required and they’ll love planting it up and watching it grow by the day until the buds burst open.

Presented in a gift box that doubles as a growing container, complete with pot, compost and easy-to-follow instructions, it’s a great do-it-yourself gift idea.

Native to Brazil, this spectacular new amaryllis makes a trendy present. Supplied in its unique globe container, all your recipients have to do is add water and get ready to enjoy the show.

Vision’ reaches its full glory in four to five weeks with a spectacular monthlong display of large, bright red and white flowers with a luminous green eye. The bulbs can be stored for re-blooming next year – why not order one for yourself?