In this case I find that you are very LUCKY:

The Hippi you obtained is one "Exotic Star" and I guess that this is a very original Hybrid between H.papilio and H.neopardinum.

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Kniphofa has introduced a very nice photo of this beautifull cultivar:
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Hans-Werner

That one's beautiful. I agree with Hans-Werner, you were very lucky!

Thank you for your help. It will be interesting to see what the second bulb turns out to be.

*ggg*

Your photo finally convinces me that I MUST obtain one copy of this wonderfull purplish-pink striped-and-dotted papiliogene hybrid.
Could you evaluate the self fertility of your Exotic Star?!
You would do me a great favour.
(Seed formation has no detrimental effect, and the seed pods are decorative)

Hans-Werner

No problem. I will let you know whether I have any luck.

Just to update. I tried pollinating the 'Exotic Star' and as the flowers faded it looked like seed pods were going to form. However, after a few days they withered. The plant went on to produce a further two flowering stems. Yesterday when I left for work it had four flowers open, but when I got home the pot had toppled over on to the floor and all the flowers had broken off.

By the way, the second bulb is now also flowering and turned out to be 'Exotic Star' as well!

Oh nooooooooo!!! I feel your pain Aaron! Isn't that the worst thing that can happen to an Amaryllis lover? After waiting for weeks and when your just starting to enjoy the flowers, a simple accident can cut off your happiness. Oh well, they say accidents will always happen in the most unexpected times.

I was reading old threads and thought I would add that my Exotic Star failed to self also. I had the same experience, it looked like pollination took. But then the seed pods shrivelled and dropped.