Amaryllis

New Amaryllis for Mid-Winter Blooms

New Amaryllis for Mid-Winter Blooms

To be honest, I wasn't always an amaryllis fan. But in recent years they have become a lifeline for winter survival. Nurturing amaryllis from bulb...

Not Seeing Red: Amaryllis of a Different Color

Not Seeing Red: Amaryllis of a Different Color

How the color red came to be associated with the holiday season is open for debate. Some trace it back to ancient times when holly branches, covered with...

Amaryllis Bulbs: Give a Gift That Grows

Amaryllis Bulbs: Give a Gift That Grows

 Amaryllis are a gift anyone would love to receive. Watching these flower bulbs come into bloom is the perfect midwinter distraction. From the...

White Amaryllis: Elegant Flowers for Mid-Winter

White Amaryllis: Elegant Flowers for Mid-Winter

 January and February are never quite as bleak when there are flowers around. Though store-bought bouquets will do in a pinch, they are no match...

How to Have Amaryllis Blooming All Winter Long

How to Have Amaryllis Blooming All Winter Long

 If you are a flower lover, the months of December, January and February can be pretty bleak. Store-bought bouquets can help a little, but they...

Decorating with Amaryllis and Paperwhites

Decorating with Amaryllis and Paperwhites

Everyone loves fresh flowers, and that's especially true during the winter months. Cold, grey days and more time indoors makes us really appreciate...

Discover the Beauty of Double Amaryllis

Discover the Beauty of Double Amaryllis

My mother always had a nice flower garden, but she now lives in a small apartment with barely enough room for an African violet. Happily, there are a...

Three Reasons to Grow Amaryllis Bulbs This Winter

Three Reasons to Grow Amaryllis Bulbs This Winter

Cold, grey days are so much easier to handle when you have flowers in the house. If you haven't already squirreled away a winter supply of amaryllis...

Amaryllis With a Difference: Unusual Colors and Flower Styles

Amaryllis With a Difference: Unusual Colors and Flower Styles

For me, growing amaryllis is a necessity. I always feel a bit lost during the winter when I can't be in my garden. Planting amaryllis bulbs and...