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Bring the unexpected to your flower arrangements with amaryllis. Displayed in a tall vase, amaryllis sings out boldly across a room. This is the nature of amaryllis: generosity, the perfect spirit for a day on which you give your heart.Below, one of the most common -- and dramatic -- presentations of am...
Amaryllis offers something rare in the world of gardening -- almost instant gratification. One amaryllis in a single pot can look a bit lonely, she says, but when staged in groupings or massed in one pot, they are dramatic. While amaryllis can be grown outdoors in Zones 9 to 10, most are forced indoors for b...
With its soaring stems and showy, exotic flowers, amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is reputed to be the queen of the winter bulbs. Further, you can simply pot up an amaryllis for an impressive and long-lasting New Year’s Eve hostess gift. Tender tropical natives of South America and the West Indies, amaryllis a...
Stagger vases, and surround them with boxwood and pinecones.Red-and-White Amaryllis ArrangementRed-and-white amaryllis recall classic candy-cane stripes and thus inspired this container. Amaryllis buds add texture and will make the bouquets last longer. Arrange amaryllis in a loose dome, interspersing solid-...
Use these crepe-paper wraps -- inspired by amaryllis petals -- to dress up amaryllis plants you give as presents. Ours was a 6-inch-diameter pot, the size most amaryllis bulbs are sold in; we cut our paper to 6 by 14 1/2 inches.. Cut a band of card stock that is about 1/2 inch taller than the amaryllis pot a...
Forcing amaryllis and narcissus couldn't be easier.How to Force an Amaryllis- For single bulbs, the bulb should be nestled in a "cozy" pot. A pot about 1 inch bigger than the bulb is ideal.- For multiple bulbs, pick a larger container and place bulbs close together.- Amaryllis should only be forced i...
Cut stems to different lengths, and arrange amaryllis, boughs, and leaves asymmetrically. Pure-red amaryllis anchor the grouping, and dishes of peppermint candies set off the display. Amaryllis buds add texture and will make the bouquets last longer....
According to Greek mythology, a maiden named Amaryllis created a red bloom for her true love from her own heart's blood. Traditionally, this red-hued Amaryllis is one of the most popular and beloved flowers for the holiday season. Martha discusses the different types of amaryllis bulbs, and demonstrates how ...
Your amaryllis might arrive closed, but will open into large flowers. Hold each amaryllis next to your vase to gauge how much stem you'll need to trim. Amaryllis should be reconditioned every two to three days....
After your amaryllis (Hippeastrum) has bloomed, it may seem past its prime, but don't throw it away. Your newly awakened amaryllis bulb will grow into a tall, elegant flower, which, if you time it right, will bloom just as next Christmas rolls around....
