Planting Amaryllis Bulbs

There are many amaryllis varieties to choose from from dwarf types reaching just 20cm to towering 75cm tall specimens all are grown in the same way.

Planting amaryllis bulbs.

A support stake is handy for keeping the blooms upright but little else is required. Soak each bulb in lukewarm water for a half hour before planting. Late december until the end of june. Larger bulbs produce more flowers.

Just plant the bulb in good potting soil water regularly and provide bright indirect light. The area in which you plant amaryllis bulbs must drain very well. Some can take as long as ten weeks. Most varieties will begin blooming six to eight weeks after planting.

Once you have the ideal place in mind for planting determine the soil s ph which will help you in determining if your soil is sand silt clay or loam. All parts of amaryllis are toxic to cats so it s best to grow them in areas they can t reach. How to grow amaryllis bulbs. 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.

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. 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. Few bulbs are easier to grow than amaryllis and few bloom with greater exuberance and beauty. Amaryllis one of a kind of all flowering bulbs amaryllis ar.

Choose a site with full sun at least 6 8 hours of direct sun daily and well drained soil. Always store un planted bulbs in a cool place between 40 50 deg. Flowering time is 7 10 weeks. If the roots sit in water for too long they will get waterlogged and may begin to rot.

You should plant the bulb so the stringy roots are in the soil. 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. 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. Avoid damaging the roots when you plant your amaryllis.

Or cluster several bulbs close together in a larger container you want a tight fit. 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. Space plants 12 15 inches 30 38 cm apart. October until the end of april.

Use a porous sterile potting mix that s rich in organic matter.