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

Amaryllis Ferrari (5 Pack)
$74.95
Contains: 5 Ferrari Amaryllis Bulbs
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Ferrari'
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 Support Stakes Trio
$24.95
Contains: N/A
Botanical Name: N/A
Exposure: N/A
Hardiness: N/A
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 (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 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 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 Cherry Crush
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Cherry Crush'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

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

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

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

Amaryllis Samba
$16.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Samba'
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 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 Pink Ladies Collection
$39.95
Contains: 3 large amaryllis bulbs, clearly marked
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

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

Amaryllis White Clouds Duo
$24.95
Contains: 2 large amaryllis bulbs, clearly marked
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'White Clouds Duo'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Jingle Bells Collection
$39.95
Contains: 3 large amaryllis bulbs, clearly marked
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors

Amaryllis Aphrodite
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Aphrodite'
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 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 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 Replay
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Replay'
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 Misty (Fragrant)
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Misty'
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 Red Peacock
$18.95
Contains: 1 large amaryllis bulb
Botanical Name: Hippeastrum 'Red Peacock'
Exposure: Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness: Zones 9-11 or indoors