Amaryllis on Display

Each season we feature a variety of plants and blooms for your enjoyment and exploration. Here is where you can find out more about the beautiful botanicals that catch your eye.

Note: Most photos are from Van Engelen Inc.; three are from Amaryllis & Caladium Bulb Co.

Amaryllis Care

Light: Keep your Amaryllis in a brightly lit area. When the flower begins to open, move it to a location with less light.

Water: Amaryllis bulbs prefer a dry environment. Only water when the top two inches of soil are dry.

Fertilizer: Once you see growth, use a basic houseplant fertilizer with a high phosphorus content. (Fertilizers are labeled with a series of three numbers; the center number represents phosphorus.) Mix the fertilizer at half the recommended rate and use it each time you water.

After Bloom Care: Bring your Amaryllis back to a brightly lit area. Remove the spent blossom by cutting the stalk just below the spent flower.

Repeat Blooming: Leave as much of the plant intact as possible and continue to fertilize. The Amaryllis will bloom on its own later. If you wish to control the bloom time you will need to induce a dormant period. To do so, stop all watering and fertilization and move the bulb to a dark, dry environment. Allow the leaves to brown and dry completely before removing them from the bulb, then remove the bulb from the pot. Leave the bulb dark and dry for 8-12 weeks. When you are ready to force a bloom, simply repot your bulb in fresh potting soil.

SOLID RED VARIETIES

‘Miracle’ Single, early-blooming
Location: Conservatory

‘Magical Touch’ Single, late-blooming
Location: Gardeners Show House

MOSTLY RED BICOLOR VARIETIES

‘Christmas Star’ Single, early-blooming
Location: Conservatory

‘Razzle Dazzle’ Single, early-blooming
Location: Conservatory and Gardeners Show House

‘Spartacus’ Single, late-blooming
Location: Gardeners Show House

‘Cocktail’ Single, early-blooming
Location: Conservatory

‘Silver Dream’ Single, late-blooming
Location: Gardeners Show House

‘Splash’ Double, late-blooming
Location: Gardeners Show House

SOLID WHITE VARIETIES

‘Denver’ Single, late-blooming
Location: Conservatory

‘Alfresco’ Double, early-blooming
Location: Gardeners Show House

‘Wedding Dance’ Single, early-blooming
Location: Conservatory and Gardeners Show House

‘Arctic Nymph’ Double, late-blooming
Location: Gardeners Show House

MOSTLY WHITE BICOLOR VARIETIES

‘Grandise Fantasy’ Single, late-blooming
Location: Gardeners Show House

‘Aquaro’ Double, late-blooming
Location: Conservatory

‘Picotee’ Single, late-blooming
Location: Gardeners Show House

‘Nymph’ Double, late-blooming
Location: Gardeners Show House

SOLID PINK VARIETIES

‘Hercules’ Single, late-blooming
Location: Conservatory and Gardeners Show House

‘Double Dream’ Double, late-blooming
Location: Gardeners Show House

‘Pink Surprise’ Single, late-blooming
Location: Conservatory and Gardeners Show House

MOSTLY PINK BICOLOR VARIETIES

‘Cape Horn’ Single, late-blooming
Location: Conservatory

‘Sweet Lillian’ Single, late-blooming
Location: Conservatory

‘Doublet’ Double, late-blooming
Location: Gardeners Show House

‘Cherry Blossom’ Single, late-blooming
Location: Gardeners Show House

‘Blossom Peacock’ Double, late-blooming
Location: Conservatory

‘Zombie’ Double, early-blooming
Location: Gardeners Show House

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