The big, red blowsy amaryllis has positioned itself as a holiday bloom, but I’m with Christian Curless, a horticulturist who raises and sells this Samson of flowering bulbs.

When to plant amaryllis As Gardening expert Oliver Johnson at HomeAdviceGuide.com explains, ‘Amaryllis are beautiful flowers to grow especially in winter when little else is blooming.

Getting your amaryllis to bloom by Christmas may take some effort, but the results are well worth it. With a bit of planning and attention to detail, you can enjoy a beautiful, ...

The big, red blowsy amaryllis has positioned itself as a holiday bloom, but I’m with Christian Curless, a horticulturist who raises and sells this Samson of flowering bulbs.Dutch-grown bulbs are ...

Q: My amaryllis didn't bloom for the first time this year.I've had it for about 4 years now. I keep it next to a sunny window and fertilize it once a month. It's always bloomed in December, but ...

If you’ve been gifted an amaryllis bulb over the holidays, you’ll need to know how to care for it. These tall, festive plants will add a bold splash of color to any home, with flowers blooming ...

Amaryllis is the perfect midwinter diversion for those who like to play in the dirt in the comfort of their own homes. Gratification isn’t instant, but it’s quick and certain.

Amaryllis are spring bloomers in the landscape, but it may take a year off for the bulb to get back in sync and bloom after going through the forced dormancy and winter bloom.

Amaryllis After Blooming. To bring your amaryllis back for a repeat performance next year, you need to foster good leaf growth indoors until you can take it outside.

They are an ideal complement to the larger blooming amaryllis and can be stunning as a mass planting of their own. Though their flowers are smaller, dwarf plants produce up to 18 flowers per bulb.