Beautiful amaryllis flowers rise on tall, sturdy stalks and gracefully unfurl to greet the holidays in reds, whites, pinks, oranges, and even green. They are some of the easiest bulbs to force into bloom.
Enjoy Amaryllis Bulbs Inside
Most bulbs will produce multiple stalks, with each stalk having four blooms. Selections such as ‘Scarlet Baby’ and ‘Jewel’ are eager to bloom and will flower right away, while others can take up to six weeks. When you’re really in a hurry, just buy one already blooming.
Most bulbs will produce multiple stalks, with each stalk having four blooms. Selections such as ‘Scarlet Baby’ and ‘Jewel’ are eager to bloom and will flower right away, while others can take up to six weeks. When you’re really in a hurry, just buy one already blooming.
If your amaryllis gets top-heavy enough to require staking, make the stake part of the show. Frances likes using the branches of flowering quince or curly willow. Amaryllis also work well as cut flowers. Buy blooms from your florist—or cut the ones you grow from their pots—and place in vases to dress up your holiday table.
Add Amaryllis Bulbs to Your Garden
Once forced blooms are spent, cut back stalks, and keep the bulbs fed and in a sunny spot inside. You can plant them outside after the last danger of frost has passed. Plant bulbs in drifts in your garden for a big show of color. They should bloom the following year, around Mother’s Day.
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