Amaryllis
The Queen of Indoor Bulbs

These magnificent Amaryllis make spectacular and foolproof potted plants,
blooming indoors to brighten the holidays and winter months.


                             African Amaryllis

Blushing Bride

Gold Medal

Merry Christmas
 When you buy an unpotted bulb, select a container that is no more than two inches wider than the bulb. The Amarllis prefers tight quarters. If the pot is too large, leaves will develop at the expense of flowers. It's a good idea to weight the bottom of the pot since Amaryllis grow quite tall and can get top heavy. Make sure about a half of the bulb extends above the soil line. Water sparingly at first to avoid root rot. Place the pot in a cool bright location.

It generally takes from six to ten weeks for a bulb to flower, with a second stalk appearing just after that. Once growth begins, move the bulb into a location that receives several hours of direct sun each day. Ideally the temperature should not exceed 65 degrees farenheit during the day and hover around 55 degrees at night.

During and after flowering, water only when the soil is dry to the touch. Feed lightly with very diluted fertilizer once a month. Continue to feed all through the spring until mid summer. Blooms should last about two weeks, and will last longer if the plant is taken out of direct sunlight once it begins to flower.

After flowering, do not discard. Your amaryllis bulb may rebloom year after year with a little care. Cut the flower stalks to within two inches of the bulb and leave the foliage intact. Do not overwater. Once the nighttime temperature is above 50 degrees farenheit, either sink the pot in the garden in a partially shaded location or leave it in a shaded area of the patio where it receives only morning sun. Repot the bulb every three to four years just before the active growth resumes. Trim the roots at this time, leaving about five inches of root. During other years, merely top dress with an inch or two of new soil.

In mid-September, bring the pot inside. Taper off watering to about a half of the normal amount. Place the pot in a dark, dry place with a temperature of about 55 degrees farenheit. When the foliage turns yellow, trim it back to about 3/4 inch from the bulb and get ready to repeat the sequence. If you wish to delay the new cycle, keep the bulb at around 40 degrees farenheit.

Milady

Wedding Dance

Come in for these amazing African Amaryllis that will bloom in 4-6 weeks (in time for the holidays!) and all of the varieties below.

Aphrodite

Apple Blossom
Exotica

Exposure
Furore
Hermitage

Jewel
Lady Jane
Lemon Lime


Limona


Misty

Mont Blanc

Pamela
Pink Impression
Pink Nymph

Red Nymph

Red Lion
Royal Velvet

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