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The first commercial breeders of the Amaryllis (hippeastra) were Dutch growers who imported several species (see list at right) from Mexico and South
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Yes, amaryllis (like the giant flowers you see in greenhouses at Christmas time) is a cold-hardy perennial in gardens in Hampton Roads. In spring or fall, plant the bulb in organic-rich soil with good drainage; bulbs do not like to sit in water.
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Yes. I was given 85 bulbs Hippeastrum johnsonii that bloomed beautifully after planting, attesting to their hardiness. Their first home was in a River Oaks garden, where they were planted in 1930. Amazing. That's nearly 80 years of beauty and many
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The Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) is a popular bulb flower for the Holidays for indoor growing and will grow very well on your patio or garden during the late Spring throughout the Fall.
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Yes. The amaryllis will bloom in a variety of containers. Allow the bulb to rest on a "bed" of glass marbles or aquarium gravel. The newly forming roots will stretch downward toward the water. Give the growing amaryllis good light, and keep the
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Amaryllis "Hippeastrum" is Greek for "horseman's star" (also known today as "knight's star")
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When the flowers fade, cut off the flower stalks about an inch above the bulb. Remove any dead foliage but leave the green foliage on the plant so they can help the plant store energy. Amaryllis bulbs will produce flowers year after year if treated
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Gardening Question of the Week: When Can I Plant My Amaryllis Outdoors? Wednesday February 10, 2010#spacer{clear:left}#abc #sidebar{margin-top:1.5em}zSB(3,3) nt My Amaryllis Outdoors? I guess a lot of people got amaryllis bulbs and plants for
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The Amaryllis continues to delight and baffle green thumbs. A popular bulb to "force" or trick into blooming at Christmas, it is comprised of flowers in the shape of lilies or bells on a single stalk, and is available in numerous colors. It is a
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Amaryllis bulbs are one of the easiest to force and bloom. The large lily-like flowers are colorful and very showy. Kits are available for purchase that contain the bulb, planting soil and a pot and can usually be found in stores around Thanksgiving.
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