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. Amaryllis sold at Christmas are FORCED bulbs.
Last weekend I went outside in the front yard on a wonderful spring day. There was a breeze with blue skies and wispy clouds.
I had been watching a small amaryllis plant for several days as buds formed and started to open. This variegated red/white amaryllis has not grown big in the last four years and didn’t even bloom last year. That day two flowers had opened. It is almost the end of the amaryllis blooms for this season.
I like the white center of the flower. It’s a beautiful pattern in the color.
My garden now has most of the amaryllis plants with seed stalks and yellowing leaves. My amaryllis do not completely die back after flowering. There will be green leaves on the ground until next year when they grow new leaves and bloom again. I’ve enjoyed this year’s amaryllis display and hope you have too.
I personally am doing well and thank everyone for their kind comments during my recovery from surgery. I am just trying to be patient until I see the surgeon on June 6th and can remove my neck collar.
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I never think of amaryllis as outdoor plants — but that’s what happens when you live in the north! This is a lovely one. Only a couple more weeks — hang in there!
Oh my Carol. I just love the amaryllis . I wish I could grow these flowers in my yard or even just have in the pots. Lucky you.
Cruisin Paul
Yes I can grow amaryllis but I cannot grow spring northern flowers like daffodils and tulips. Just remember all the flowers you can grow that I cannot – there’s good and bad living in any location. Did you find some flowers you like at the garden shop?
…that amaryllis is a beauty under a wonderful blue sky.
What a lovely series of your awesome amaryllis and wonderful wisp clouds in your excellent photos ~
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Pretty pictures! The bunny is a cute touch.
I love your flower and am sending healing thoughts and prayers to Florida for you.
This is such a beautiful one!
Love how the bunny is looking at the flowers. Very sweet!
-Soma
Great skies.
I have only planted my amaryllis this year, so hopefully they will bloom next year.
the first year you might only get a couple of flowers but in future years, the bulb multiplies and you get more
Amaryllis flowers are one of my favorites. Beautiful photos and lovely skies!
I am only used to the forced bulbs of the north – I would love to grow these outdoors (but, of course, can’t). Alana ramblinwitham
Beautiful flowers, right?
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Dear Carol, your armaryllis is wonderful!
I love these plants! Unfortunately, they only thrive indoors here. I have several amaryllis on my living room windowsill…
Sorry for my late visit – I’m more or less taking a break from blogging, but today I finally have another post!
All the best š±šæš±, Traude
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Beautiful flowers Carol. What a great colour š
Oh que hermosas. Te mando un beso.
Lovely armaryllis.
Isn’t she beautiful! Such a lovely post! Thank you!
I’ve never seen an amaryllis that color before! Wow! It’s striking!
Lovely photos and sky love the amaryllis colour too š
Have a scenictastic week š
Your amaryllis is a stunner, Carol.
Love the shots of the bunny admiring the flowers.
Hugs and blessings
Beautiful Amaryllis lily. The rabbit figurine is adorable. Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.