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Amaryllis Planting Guide
The holiday season just isn't complete without the radiant blooms of Amaryllis. Luckily, these festive flowers are among the easiest to grow and make excellent long-term houseplants. Grow them indoors during the winter for stunning centerpieces and move them outside for a refreshing summer vacation. In warmer regions, Amaryllis are content outdoors year-round and offer vibrant displays of color in the spring. Oh, and if you love cut flowers like we do, then you'll be amazed by how long these beauties last in vases! Read on to learn more about planting and growing your own Amaryllis!
Success Snapshot

PLANTING
DEPTH
Top 1" of bulb exposed

WATER
QUANTITY
Moderate to Low

SUNLIGHT
QUANTITY
Bright Direct/Indirect

PLANTING
PROXIMITY
N/A

BLOOM
SEASON
Flowers 40-60 Days indoors. Mid-Spring outdoors.

HARDINESS
ZONES
Zones 9-11 or indoors
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Amaryllis Elvas
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis Elvas bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Elvas'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Estella
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Estella'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Minerva (5 Pack)
$74.95
Contains: 5 Amaryllis bulbs
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Minerva'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Support Stakes Trio
$24.95
Contains: N/A
Botanical Name: N/A
Exposure: N/A
Hardiness: N/A

Amaryllis Sweet Nymph
$24.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis Sweet Nymph
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Sweet Nymph'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Clown
$19.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Clown'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors
Amaryllis Vera
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Vera'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Snow Drift
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Snow Drift'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Evergreen
$18.95
Contains: 1 large Amaryllis Evergreen bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Evergreen'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Santiago
$19.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Santiago'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Picotee
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Picotee'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Minerva
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Minerva'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors
Amaryllis Pink Pizzazz
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Pink Pizzazz'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Gervase
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Gervase'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Sumatra
$16.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Desire
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Desire'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Quito
$16.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis Quito bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Quito'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Ruby Star
$16.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Ruby Star'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Double Dream
$19.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Double Dream'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Blossom Peacock (5 Pack)
$74.95
Contains: 5 Amaryllis bulbs
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Blossom Peacock'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Glee
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Glee'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Dancing Queen (5 Pack)
$74.95
Contains: 5 Amaryllis bulbs
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Dancing Queen'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors
Amaryllis Nymph
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Nymph'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Temptation
$19.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Temptation'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Blossom Peacock
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Blossom Peacock'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Double Record
$19.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Double Record'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Dancing Queen
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Dancing Queen'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors
Amaryllis Apple Blossom (5 Pack)
$74.95
Contains: 5 Amaryllis bulbs
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Apple Blossom'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Monte Carlo
$16.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Monte Carlo'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Apple Blossom
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Appleblossom'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis White Christmas (5 Pack)
$74.95
Contains: 5 Amaryllis bulbs
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'White Christmas'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Benfica
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Benfica'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Tinkerbell
$16.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Tinkerbell'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Snow Drift (5 Pack)
$74.95
Contains: 5 Amaryllis bulbs
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Snow Drift'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors
Amaryllis Papilio Butterfly
$24.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Papilio Butterfly'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors
Amaryllis Temptation (5 Pack)
$89.95
Contains: 5 Amaryllis bulbs
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Temptation'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Pink Flush
$19.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Pink Flush'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Bogota
$16.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Bogota'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis White Christmas
$8.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'White Christmas'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors