Just in time for the holidays--decorate with amaryllis. Great as a festive living centerpiece, it blooms with spectacular trumpet-shaped flowers. From Roberta's.
Type: annual/tropical
Uses: container
Shipped as: one bulb in your choice of red, white, red/white, or pink
Zones: USDA hardiness zones 3 through 11 if grown indoors; 8 through 10 if grown outdoors
Spacing: 4" to 6" apart
Exposure: full to partial sun inside home
Water: upon planting; when top 1" of soil feels dry
Fertilize: once growth starts to appear; every two weeks thereafter
Blooms: December to February inside home; spring if planted in the garden
Mature Height and Spread: 18"H to 20"H with a 4"W to 6"W spread
Winterize: move outdoors from spring to fall; bring back indoors; cut back foliage to just above bulb; store in dark, cool area for eight to 10 weeks; bring back to sunny area inside home
90-day Limited Manufacturer's Warranty
Ships at the appropriate time for planting in your area