Planting Amaryllis Bulbs

Late december until the end of june.

Planting amaryllis bulbs. Once you have the ideal place in mind for planting determine the soil s ph which will help you in determining if your soil is sand silt clay or loam. Most varieties will begin blooming six to eight weeks after planting. A support stake is handy for keeping the blooms upright but little else is required. You should plant the bulb so the stringy roots are in the soil.

If you are planting your amaryllis outside be careful to avoid planting in a clay based soil as this drains more slowly than sand based soil. The area in which you plant amaryllis bulbs must drain very well. Use a porous sterile potting mix that s rich in organic matter. Planting amaryllis outdoors is much the same as in containers neck deep keeping the top 1 3 of the bulb sticking up above soil level.

Some can take as long as ten weeks. Amaryllis one of a kind of all flowering bulbs amaryllis ar. How to grow amaryllis bulbs. Soak each bulb in lukewarm water for a half hour before planting.

Just plant the bulb in good potting soil water regularly and provide bright indirect light. If the roots sit in water for too long they will get waterlogged and may begin to rot. Avoid damaging the roots when you plant your amaryllis. Choose a site with full sun at least 6 8 hours of direct sun daily and well drained soil.

Few bulbs are easier to grow than amaryllis and few bloom with greater exuberance and beauty. In general it takes five to eight weeks for amaryllis to bloom but this timing depends on many factors including the type of amaryllis air temperature and how long the bulb has been dormant among others. Amaryllis can be planted from september through april in warm weather climates although most people prefer to have theirs in the ground by late october. Or cluster several bulbs close together in a larger container you want a tight fit.

Amaryllis bulbs can be planted directly in the ground in areas where temperatures do not go below 10 f zones 8 10 or in zone 7 for cold tolerant species that we sell for spring planting. Larger bulbs produce more flowers. Pot up amaryllis bulbs from october to february and the huge trumpet blooms will put on a magnificent show around eight weeks after planting. October until the end of april.

Flowering time is 7 10 weeks. Start with a pot a little larger than the width of your bulb. All parts of amaryllis are toxic to cats so it s best to grow them in areas they can t reach. If you re looking for a winter blooming houseplant to add a bright splash of tropical colour to your home amaryllis is an excellent choice.

Space plants 12 15 inches 30 38 cm apart.