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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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Disclaimer: Longfield Gardens was kind enough to provide a Round Birch Gift Kit with Apple Blossom amaryllis bulbs for this giveaway.  I only promote companies I enjoy and love and all opinions are my own!

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205 Comments

  • Reply
    Alexandru Rusu
    December 11, 2016 at 5:28 am

    I love this flowers because is beautiful.My girlfriend and my love this.Thank you !

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    Christina Aliperti
    December 11, 2016 at 1:34 am

    These are such beautiful flowers! I did’t realize there were so many varieties. This would make a great gift idea.

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      Wishing you luck in the giveaway Christina!

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    HilLesha
    December 11, 2016 at 12:19 am

    I love flowers, especially apple blossom amaryllis. I agree that a kit like this would make the perfect gift during the holiday season!

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    Sahana
    December 10, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    Looks so beautiful ! Thank you for linking with us at #HomeMattersParty . We would love to have you again next week.

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    shannon fowler
    December 10, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    This are gorgeous. We just moved to the first place where I can actually have a garden. These would be amazing.

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    Barrie Templeton
    December 10, 2016 at 6:54 pm

    I can almost smell the amaryllis growing in our living room! What a great thing to help get through winter.

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 9:23 pm

      It really is nice to see them blooming during the coldest months!

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    Wendy Caddy
    December 10, 2016 at 6:35 pm

    So beautiful! I’d love to try to grow these.

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    Dale Steele Nicolov
    December 10, 2016 at 5:12 pm

    Wow, they are so beautiful! If I win I would give this to my sister. She has a green thumb and deserves this beautiful gift!

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 9:22 pm

      That’s so sweet of you! I bet she’d love it 🙂

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    Kristin Aquariann
    December 10, 2016 at 5:00 pm

    I’m terrible at caring for plants, but I’d certainly try if I got these as a gift! Beautiful flowers. I featured Minerva for Flower Friday.

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 9:21 pm

      Thank you so much for the feature Kristin! 🙂

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    Margaret H
    December 10, 2016 at 3:52 pm

    Love to try to grow one of these they are lovely

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    Suzanne Spiegoski
    December 10, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    I love amaryllises – they’re so beautiful. I wish I knew what each color of these flowers meant as every flower has meaning in them.

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    Brittany
    December 10, 2016 at 2:45 pm

    I have never been very lucky with plants. I swear I manage to kill them all. Even the super sturdy plants I manage to kill. Hopefully this will help!

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 9:19 pm

      If you give an amaryllis a try, it’s totally worth it! They are just so gorgeous when they bloom 🙂

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    Sharon
    December 10, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    I just planted one indoors, waiting on its beauty!

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      That’s great Sharon! I bet it will be gorgeous 🙂

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    Rhiann
    December 10, 2016 at 12:08 pm

    I completely agree- flowers/plants make for great gifts this time of year. I love looking at different types of flowers, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge on how to care for these types. My favourite would have to be the apple blossom amaryllis

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      Yes, totally Rhiann! It’s such a beautiful variety 🙂

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    harmony
    December 10, 2016 at 10:21 am

    was given one years ago. It got leaves and started a bud many times but never bloomed. I could never figure out why everything died off without blooming. Then after awhile it would start growing again but never bloom. Finally last spring it started growing again, got a bud and continued to grow. It finally bloomed!…in the summer…while I was away on vacation! So I missed it! My daughter took pictures for me….. it is still growing… it has 5 leaves.. the most it has ever had… hoping it will bloom again….. I would love to win one of those georgeous apple blossom ones.

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      Thefreckledrose
      December 15, 2016 at 9:16 pm

      Sorry to hear that Harmony. It’s always a bummer when plants don’t bloom. I’m happy it finally bloomed! It never fails right? I’m so glad you daughter got a picture for you. Sounds like it will definitely bloom again. Good luck in the giveaway 🙂

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