April Gardenias in Lakeland, Florida

The weather here in central Florida has been beautiful, warm days with highs in the upper 80’s or low 90’s F. We’ve had no significant rain in the last week. Summer temperatures are here but the humidity hasn’t risen like summer.

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Azaleas in Bloom in Lakeland, Florida

The weather here in central Florida can change overnight. We had beautiful, warm days at the beginning of the month with highs in the 90’s for several days. Then a front moved in from the north with cooler temperatures and rain.

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Last of My Forced Amaryllis for 2025

Native to tropical regions, amaryllis thrive outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 8-10 (and potentially 7b with protection) and can be grown indoors in colder climates.

My forced amaryllis by my condo door have been steady bloomers for over a month starting mid-February. They are blooming early as they are forced, and I expect next year to see them bloom later in probably April. Let’s start with the last white amaryllis flower.

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