Spring Arrives in Central Florida

Carol Come To The Garden

Amaryllis is a subtropical bulb that belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family and is native to South Africa. It is grown as a potted plant in most parts of the United States but can also be grown outdoors year round in warm areas like Florida. Amaryllis flower in the late winter through early spring in central Florida.

For several weeks central Florida kept getting cold spells as storms crossed the country.  Not cold like up north but below our average for winter.  I wasn’t out seeing the neighborhood or noticing neighbor’s gardens.  This last weekend it warmed up and I’ve been riding and going out in the car a lot this last week.

I know spring is arriving as early amaryllis are in bloom in a neighbor’s yard.  February starts the show as seen with the amaryllis bed around a tree.  My amaryllis are late bloomers and it could be the end of March or April before they start to bloom.

This variety of amaryllis are not a dark red like the classic ones.

I hope these blooms lift the spirits of those in snowy, dark days. Spring will come.

This post was featured at:

by Angie Ouellette-Tower for http://www.godsgrowinggarden.com/ photo YourAstarFEATURED_zpspebobflc.jpg

If you liked this post, you might like:

Last Amaryllis & A Bunny

Get exclusive free printables & all the news straight to your mailbox!

[email-subscribers-advanced-form id=”1″]

Please see my Link Parties page for the parties where this post was shared.

Carol

I was raised in Tennessee but have lived in Florida for many years. Love my small home in the Tampa Bay area and its developing garden. My decorating style is eclectic - some vintage, some cottage, all with a modern flair. Pursuing a healthier lifestyle. Spent many years in social services but am happily retired.

9 thoughts to “Spring Arrives in Central Florida”

  3. There is lots of signs of spring here too and I am loving it. Your amaryllis are beautiful. I do like bright flowers at this time of year, they really cheer me up. x

    Reply

  6. ♥ ♥ ♥ that orange color. I have been on an orange color kick for the past year, so I loved seeing your beautiful blooms. Thank you for sharing with the Weekend Garden and Tea Party!

    Reply

I love to make new friends and get to know you.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.