I live in Central Florida, growing zone 9B which is semi-tropical. 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. The red amaryllis you buy at Christmas are FORCED bulbs.
Last week I shared my first amaryllis blooms of 2022 with my variegated pink and white flowers. My photos showed large buds on the white amaryllis next to it. Today is time for large white amaryllis flowers!
You’ll notice that the variegated large flowers are still blooming with 4 large blooms and a bud which will open soon. The weight of 4 large flowers has bent the flowers. After I finished taking photos, I cut the variegated flowers and put them in a vase in the house. Amaryllis are wonderful in a bouquet and last longer in a vase than on the plant.
I’m so happy it’s spring in Central Florida. I’m in love with amaryllis. There are many variations on the basic red flower, but many are quite expensive. I found the white and varigated amaryllis bulbs on sale several years ago at Lowe’s. Fall garden centers have forced bulbs to sell for Christmas at a reasonable price. By November they are starting to sprout in the cardboard box and are on sale. I got both of these beauties for $5 each. Now after 3 years of growth in the garden, they are multiplying and offer great shows of blooms.
Thanks for the visit. I hope you are enjoying spring in your area too!
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…I’m looking forward to seeing my red amaryllis flower in late fall.
Some beautiful shots you got! Wonderful in a vase as well 🙂
thanks so much! Happy Sunday!
Ahh! What pretty flowers and so interesting to read about amaryllis and Florida x
thanks Kim
Beautiful flowers. I only really think I’ve seen the red ones here… or perhaps they’re just the ones I remember.
the red ones are seen everywhere and there are no white ones in my neighborhood at all – they’re like big lilies which most people say it is – but it isn’t!
Bellas flores, te mando un beso.
Carol – glorious blooms! And even better that you got the bulbs at a bargain price! Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!
So beautiful! Almost surreal
After a long winter!
I miss the Amaryllis now. We get them only in wintertime.
Happy MosaicMonday
I love the close up photos! I need to try to take more of those. Enjoy your week and this fabulous weather!
So pure and pretty! Thank you for sharing them at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-last-of-these-for-while-i-promise.html
Beautiful photos as always and so pretty 🙂
Have an amaryllistastic week ?
Wow! These are some gorgeous pictures. You are so talented. The flowers are really pretty. Thanks for sharing at #acozylifestylewithclearissacoward. See you soon.
You just always say the nicest things. Thanks for being my friend.
Glorious blooms, Carol!
And so beautifully captured.
Happy Tuesday!
Happy Tuesday Veronica!
Beautiful flowers and I love finding deals like you did on these. I can’t wait until we move to start a Garden. That is if we don’t end up in an Apartment.
If you end up in an apartment with a balcony, start a potted garden on the balcony. Thanks for the visit and comment. I’d love for you to visit again!
These are really beautiful. That bouquet is gorgeous. 🙂
Wonderful share. Isn’t it nice when our flowers bloom and look so pretty? Take care and have a wonderful rest of your week.
thanks for stopping by Anne – have a great week!
So lovely! I’ll have to wait for Christmas time for blooms, but you taught me about using these as cut flowers. If I have more than one plant, I may do that. Enjoy these lovely blooms! Alana ramblinwitham
Sometimes white is a thing of beauty, as are your amaryllis. I didn’t realize they last longer when cut and put into a vase. I enjoyed your lovely photos.
Stunning post ! I admire Amaryllis lily , Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.