Amaryllis are beautiful flowering plants that are perennial bulbs. The Amaryllis flowers are famous for its trumpet-shaped blooms that come in a variety of colors. Amaryllis are a great addition to any perennial garden. It is also often grown indoors as houseplants during the winter months. Amaryllis blooms are popular and often used as decorative centerpieces. The red and white blooms makes it look festive for the Christmas holidays. It is a popular plant to give to gardeners during the Holiday season.
Amaryllis Facts
Amaryllis is a flowering perennial. Though native to the tropics and subtropics, most Amaryllis bulbs now are called Dutch hybrids that are produced in Europe and the United States. Each Amaryllis plant has one or two thick stems, bearing a cluster of three to six trumpet shaped flowers 6 to 9 inches across.
Fun Fact about Amaryllis
Did you know Amaryllis have been known to bloom for up to 75 years!
Are Amaryllis Perennials or Annual?
Amaryllis are perennials. Amaryllis bulbs bloom year after year.
How Big are Amaryllis Plants?
Amaryllis plants can grows to 2 feet tall. Flowers range from 4 to 10 inches.
What Kind of Light is Best for Amaryllis Plants?
Amaryllis grows best in sun or part shade.
When is the Best Time to Plant Amaryllis Plants?
The best time to plant Amaryllis is late autumn through midwinter.
Colors of Amaryllis Flowers
Amaryllis flowers come in many different colors- orange, pink, salmon, white, red, multicolors and variously striped. The most popular Amaryllis flowers are red and white.
What’s the Best Soil for Amaryllis Plants?
Best soil for Amaryllis are well drained soil.
How Deep to Plant Amaryllis Plants?
Amaryllis bulbs don’t have to be planted too deep, you just have to level top of bulb to the soil.
Hardiness for Amaryllis Plants
Amaryllis grows best in zones 9 to 11. However, you can easily grow Amaryllis indoors.