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Guide To Gifting & Growing Amaryllis

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Amaryllis Benfica

The holidays are the perfect time to add some cheer to your home.  Houseplants are the perfect addition to every room.  I enjoy going to my local market and buying fresh cut flowers, but they are harder to come by in the winter months.  Not only that, they don't last very long and can be pricey.  Forcing bulbs indoors is an easy, fun indoor activity for all ages.  Once they flower, they can provide gorgeous blooms and stunning color for almost a month!  

Some of my favorite gifts to give during the winter season are Amaryllis bulbs.  It's a thoughtful present that everyone can enjoy!  I'm excited to share with you a little about this amazing flower along with a list of my top varieties to give as gifts.  Make sure you scroll to the bottom of this post and enter to win your very own winter bulb gift kit from Longfield Gardens!

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Amaryllis Cherry Nymph

About Amaryllis

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Amaryllis Red Lion

Amaryllis Hippeastrum is an indoor flowering bulb that blooms during the winter months.  It is native to subtropical regions like Mexico and the Caribbean.  These bulbs can be planted in pots indoors and placed in a warm, well-lit environment.  They can also be planted outdoors as perennials in zone 8b to 10.  If these flower bulbs are stored correctly, they can last over 70 years!  That is a lifetime of blooms!  

They require well-drained soil, so they do not need constant watering.   They are known for their showy, dramatic blooms that can reach an extraordinary size.  There are over 600 different varieties to choose from.  The most popular colors sold are red, pink and white.  The blooms are a unique and eye catching trumpet shape that makes for the perfect conversation piece.  

"A bulb filled with a bouquet of blooms!"

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Amaryllis Apple Blossom bulbs

Planting Bulbs

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Amaryllis Denver

If you are looking for a kit that has everything you need, look no further!  Longfield Gardens has you covered with their Winter Bulb Gift Kits!  These perfect kits include the planter of your choice, soil, decorative moss and bulbs!  

These bulbs are very easy to grow!  You can even grow them with no soil.  You can fill vase with stones, rocks or pebbles.  Place your bulbs on top of those stones, then fill up with water until it's barely touching the bottom of the bulb.  Add more stones to make sure your bulb is anchored with the tip poking out.  As long as you keep the water level where it needs to be, your plant will grow strong.   It's easier to keep an eye on the level with a clear vase! 

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Planting my bulbs in the Wood Box with Rope Handles Gift Kit!

Growing Tips & Tricks

- Do put your flowers in a sunny location.
- Do rotate your container frequently so those sturdy stalks grow straight. 
- Don't overwater and let your bulbs get moldy. 
- Do invest in something to support your plant, like stakes so it won't topple over. 
- Do make sure it is growing in an environment that is 60°F or above. (70-80°F is ideal)
- Don't throw out your plant once the first flowers have faded.  
- Do have fun and enjoy your gorgeous blossoms!
- Do try storing your bulb and allowing it to rebloom. 
- Don't be afraid to give them a little snip and enjoy them as cut flowers

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Amaryllis Minerva

A Thoughtful Gift For Everyone

There are so many gorgeous amaryllis flowers to choose from.  Here are my top varieties that make a wonderful gift and add color to any home.  All these varieties that are listed can be purchased at Longfield-Gardens.com.

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Minerva: cherry red amaryllis with a white star center and a lime green throat. 
-8" jumbo sized flower
-unique color combo
-will bloom within 30 to 50 days of planting
-can be planted outdoors in zone 8b to 10
-grow in a sunny location 
-plant in winter

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Apple Blossom: candy pink and white blooms with a lime green throat
-8" large sized flower
-bright and cheerful colors
-will bloom within 30 to 50 days of planting
-can be planted outdoors in zone 8b to 10
-grow in sun to partial shade
-plant in winter

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Red Lion: one of the most popular varieties. This red on red flower is vibrant and bright, perfect for Valentine's Day!
-enormous blossoms with thick, velvety petals 
-will bloom within 30 to 50 days of planting
-can be planted outdoors in zone 8b to 10
-place flowers in sunny location
-plant in winter

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White Nymph: Frothy snow white petals with a lime green throat
-double white blossoms 
-makes a gorgeous cut flower

-will bloom within 30 to 50 days of planting
-can be planted outdoors in zone 8b to 10
-place flowers in sunny location
-plant in winter

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Double King: Regal double red blossoms 
- have three or more layers of rich, deep red velvety petals
-weeks of beautiful indoor colors 

-will bloom within 30 to 50 days of planting
-can be planted outdoors in zone 8b to 10
-grow in sun to partial shade
-plant in winter

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Round Birch Gift Kit featuring Apple Blossom amaryllis

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Are you growing or planning on growing Amaryllis this winter?  What is your favorite flower variety to grow?  Feel free to share in the comment section below, or show me pictures by tweeting me @thefreckledrose.  These plants really do brighten my days and help me get through that long stretch of cold right before spring.  If you are looking for more information about growing amaryllis you can read this blog post by Longfield Gardens here.  Wishing you all beautiful blooms and a happy holidays! 

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205 Comments

  • Reply
    Rhonda W G.
    December 8, 2016 at 5:47 pm

    These flowers are so lovely…especially in the clear vases !

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    Stephanie LaPlante
    December 8, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    Oh my goodness, these are so beautiful.

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 8:53 pm

      Thanks Stephanie! They are so pretty 🙂

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    Annemarie LeBlanc
    December 8, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    The Red Lion and Minerva variety of Amaryllis is my favorite! I love the rich red color! I will get some bulbs to plant and hopefully, if I follow your tips, I’m going to get to see these pretty flowers soon.

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 8:53 pm

      Oh, that one is a beauty! Good luck with your growing Annemarie 🙂

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    Natalie
    December 8, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    I love amaryllis! I love to watch them grow!!

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    Darlene Carbajal
    December 8, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    These will look so pretty in my yard! I love them!

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    Taylor Mobley
    December 8, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    Flowers are so beautiful. I am a terrible gardener. I literally kill everything I try to grow. WHOOPS! Maybe this will help. 🙂

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 8:48 pm

      These are so easy to grow and beautiful once they bloom! Don’t give up Taylor 🙂

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    Char
    December 8, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    I followed on your social media accounts! Thank you. I love lilies so much. You are awesome 🙂

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 8:47 pm

      Thanks Char! Good luck in the giveaway!

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    Kristin
    December 8, 2016 at 11:27 am

    These are some of my very favorite flowers. I love the candy cane amaryllis’. I also love having them around the holidays. Just beautiful and a wonderful gift idea. I love gifts that are sustainable and not just something people throw away.

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 8:46 pm

      Me too Kristin! It is quite a beautiful flower. I completely agree. It’s nice having something that can last forever too 🙂

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    meghan
    December 8, 2016 at 11:27 am

    The apple blossom!

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    Tania S.
    December 8, 2016 at 11:16 am

    Beautiful Amaryllis. I can remember my parents having the Spartacus Amaryllis growing at our house when I was a little girl.

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 8:44 pm

      Thanks Tania! Spartacus is a beautiful variety 🙂

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    Wehaf
    December 8, 2016 at 11:11 am

    I love amaryllis flowers, but have never had any luck getting mine to bloom after the first year. I keep trying, though!

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      It can take some work! Don’t give up, it’s worth it 🙂

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    Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh
    December 8, 2016 at 10:39 am

    This is such a beautiful flower! Funny story, we had this, what we assumed was a weed growing right next to our privacy fence…it would come up in thick green stalks every year and my husband would use the weed eater to whack them away. Last year he didn’t have the chance to get out there before they started blooming!! It was an amaryllis! They aren’t in a flower bed or anything. Which is why we thought it was a weed before seeing the bloom.

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 8:42 pm

      I agree Joanna! Oh no, I do things like that all the time. It’s the worst when you pull something AND THEN realize it wasn’t indeed a weed 🙁 I would love to live in a climate where I could grow them outside. Maybe one day 🙂

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    Nancy
    December 8, 2016 at 9:44 am

    They are a beautiful gift for almost everyone.

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    Elizabeth O.
    December 8, 2016 at 9:38 am

    Flowers will always be lovely gifts especially to the special women in our lives! These are really interesting!

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    cindy peterson
    December 8, 2016 at 8:17 am

    Can yo believe I have never tried to grow an Amaryllis? I envy my sister-in-law’s beautiful Amaryllis flowers.

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 8:37 pm

      I only learned about them a few years ago. They are truly rewarding and easy to grow 🙂

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