My Passion for Amaryllis
Some people countdown to Christmas with chocolate advent calendars, or catchy holiday carols. I count down with amaryllis. Each December morning, I slip on my wool socks and eagerly tiptoeRead More
Creative Ways to Gift Amaryllis
Gifting amaryllis bulbs is a holiday tradition that brightens cold winter months with spectacular blooms. Watching the bulbs come into bloom is half the fun and will have you runningRead More
Amaryllis Planting Tips – From Erin at The Impatient Gardener
Amaryllis are incredibly easy to grow indoors. Plant a few bulbs in pots during the fall, and you’ll have flowers blooming all winter long. But even with bulbs as easy as amaryllis, experienced gardeners knowRead More
Growing Amaryllis Outdoors in Zones 9-11
If you live in a warm climate where winter temperatures never dip below 10°F (hardiness zones 9-11), you can grow amaryllis outdoors as perennials. These tropical bulbs will put on an impressive show inRead More
Not Seeing Red: Amaryllis of a Different Color
How the color red came to be associated with the holiday season is open for debate. Some trace it back to ancient times when holly branches, covered with bright red berries, were used during winter solstice festivals. OthersRead More
Amaryllis Bulbs: Give a Gift That Grows
Amaryllis are a gift anyone would love to receive. Watching these flower bulbs come into bloom is the perfect midwinter distraction. From the first sign of a little green sprout to the very last enormousRead More
White Amaryllis: Elegant Flowers for Mid-Winter
January and February are never quite as bleak when there are flowers around. Though store-bought bouquets will do in a pinch, they are no match for homegrown amaryllis. These enormous blossoms haveRead More
Decorating with Amaryllis and Paperwhites
Everyone loves fresh flowers and that’s especially true during the winter months. Cold, grey days and more time indoors makes us really appreciate anything that’s green. Decorating your home with winter-blooming bulbsRead More