The Colorful Amaryllis Plant

My first amaryllis plant came as a Christmas gift all boxed up and ready to just add water.  It's cheery red amaryllis color was a perfect choice for that time of year.  When that glorious amaryllis bulb bloomed it was the most welcome sight in the midst of a cold winter.

Since then I've have many--grown both indoors and out.  They grow beautifully in any part of the country as a potted bulb, and are so easy, even novices can just add water and force the amaryllis bulbs into their spectacular blooms.

Being tropical plants, the bulbs can be left in the ground year round in the warmer climes of zones 7-9, but should be dug up and stored in colder regions.  You can check for your local area on this zone map.

Amaryllis plants range in color from red, orange, salmon, and pink, to white, and some come with stripes or are multicolored.

Have you ever seen a DOUBLE amaryllis?!?  Click on the following photos for more about them...  

Blossoms of the amaryllis plant make superb, long-lasting cut flowers, and are quite dramatic in flower arrangements and bouquets.  There are even miniature varieties.  Check out these beauties...  

Why not plant your amaryllis bulbs in something spectacular like one of these unique planters.  Just picture your favorite-colored amaryllis blooming in one of these lovely containers...  

Be sure to watch this video of a...

time lapse of an Amaryllis Plant blossoming

About Amaryllis Seed...

If you've ever wondered about those big, fat, beautiful seed pods, yes, you can plant the amaryllis seeds within them.

Plants are normally propagated from offset bulbs, but you might not know that amaryllis seed can be saved from your plants and used to start other plants.  Once the seed pods turn yellow and start to break open, gently remove the amaryllis seed and allow them to dry before planting.  Just be sure to plant them right away, and keep them lightly shaded and watered until they sprout.

Resources:

How to have an easy NO DIG garden

The Definitive Guide to Gardening (book plus audio)

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