Planting Amaryllis Bulbs

Planting amaryllis outdoors is much the same as in containers neck deep keeping the top 1 3 of the bulb sticking up above soil level.

Planting amaryllis bulbs.

Space plants 12 15 inches 30 38 cm apart. If the roots sit in water for too long they will get waterlogged and may begin to rot. Pot up amaryllis bulbs from october to february and the huge trumpet blooms will put on a magnificent show around eight weeks after planting. Or cluster several bulbs close together in a larger container you want a tight fit.

Choose a site with full sun at least 6 8 hours of direct sun daily and well drained soil. The area in which you plant amaryllis bulbs must drain very well. A support stake is handy for keeping the blooms upright but little else is required. Larger bulbs produce more flowers.

Few bulbs are easier to grow than amaryllis and few bloom with greater exuberance and beauty. If you re looking for a winter blooming houseplant to add a bright splash of tropical colour to your home amaryllis is an excellent choice. All parts of amaryllis are toxic to cats so it s best to grow them in areas they can t reach. Amaryllis one of a kind of all flowering bulbs amaryllis ar.

In general it takes five to eight weeks for amaryllis to bloom but this timing depends on many factors including the type of amaryllis air temperature and how long the bulb has been dormant among others. Amaryllis bulbs can be planted directly in the ground in areas where temperatures do not go below 10 f zones 8 10 or in zone 7 for cold tolerant species that we sell for spring planting. Always store un planted bulbs in a cool place between 40 50 deg. October until the end of april.

Use a porous sterile potting mix that s rich in organic matter. Avoid damaging the roots when you plant your amaryllis. If you are planting your amaryllis outside be careful to avoid planting in a clay based soil as this drains more slowly than sand based soil. Flowering time is 7 10 weeks.

Most varieties will begin blooming six to eight weeks after planting. How to grow amaryllis bulbs. Soak each bulb in lukewarm water for a half hour before planting. Late december until the end of june.

Amaryllis can be planted from september through april in warm weather climates although most people prefer to have theirs in the ground by late october. Just plant the bulb in good potting soil water regularly and provide bright indirect light. Some can take as long as ten weeks. You should plant the bulb so the stringy roots are in the soil.

Renowned for their tall stems and big bold flowers some think of amaryllis as festive flowers but you can enjoy them any time from christmas through to the spring.