1-2-3! It's a Bloom

'Tis the season of bulbs that transform before our eyes into abundant possibilities. If you received an amaryllis bulb for Christmas or the holidays, have you planted it yet? Did you plant the bulb in the soil leaving the neck exposed and protruding from the soil?

Are you ready for a dramatic transition over the next six weeks? To keep the new growth upright, turn the container 90 degrees every week to rotate its face to the sun. This will help you grow an upright stalk. Keep your container moderately moist. Water when it is dry to the touch about one-half inch into the soil. Bulbs will flower in 7-10 weeks as a general rule.  In winter the flowering time may take longer than in spring.  Amaryllis bulbs can be planted between October and April.  To achieve continuous bloom, plant bulbs at intervals of two weeks for stunning color in your home or garden.

 

Let's compare blooms. Send us your BEFORE and AFTER amaryllis bloom pictures. If your photos are more dramatic in bloom count or color than ours, we'll post your digital photos with our next amaryllis article. Until then, watch the bulb growth miracle take place before your eyes. You can measure the growth from day to day of your dramatic Hippestrum (botanical name) which originated in South America's tropics.

E-mail your amaryllis BEFORE & AFTER photos to: Judy@goodnewsgirlz.com