Amaryllis 13
Amaryllis are fabulous winter houseplants and every other spring we visit amaryllis breeders looking for gorgeous and unusual varieties to trial and feature in our range. All our amaryllis are huge bumper-sized bulbs which will give you several flower spikes and will flower for over a month. Amaryllis bulbs are easy to grow but are tender and will need to be grown inside - frost free - when it's cold. Once the frosts are over they can be moved outside until the end of the summer.
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Why won't my amaryllis flower?
Amaryllis need plenty of light to flower. They need to be kept out of harsh, direct light, but if they are too shaded it will impact flowering.
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How do you keep amaryllis from falling over?
Some amaryllis can reach over 60cm tall, and they can be very top heavy. Stake them by tapping a cane into the compost and tying in the stem. Or create a small structure from willow to help support them.
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What soil do I need for amaryllis?
Amaryllis needs rich and exceptionally well-drained compost, so create a mix from 1 part well-rotted manure, 1 part horticultural grit or sand, and 2 parts leaf mould. Two parts good compost mixed with 1 part grit also does fine. Amaryllis have a tendency to rot, so good drainage is vital.
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Should I feed my amaryllis?
Yes. Use a liquid fertiliser twice a month when in flower. If you plan to store the bulb, continue to feed for 6 weeks after flowering has finished.
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Can amaryllis be planted outside?
Hippeastrum (commonly known as amaryllis) are tender plants but they can be stood outside during summer. The true amaryllis – Amaryllis belladonna, also known as the belladonna lily – is a completely different plant which is suitable for growing outside.
