Amaryllis Bulbs - Cherry Nymph Out for Season
- Note: Amaryllis Bulbs Ship to All Zones Beginning in October
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
Zone 6 | Early April |
Zone 5 | Late April |
Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early Mayl |
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
All Zones | Late August |
Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
Zones 2 - 4 | Mid September |
Zone 5 | Mid to Late Septemberl |
Zone 6 | Late September |
Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
All Zones | Mid October |
*Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots |
Product Description
Brighten up your winter months with these easy-to-grow bulbs!
Cherry Nymph features bright, cheery, double red blooms that have an iridescent quality. A true beauty!
Amaryllis usually bloom 6-9 weeks after potting, so you can plan to have them add some color to your holiday season. Our Amaryllis are a perfect choice for indoor winter forcing. These long-lasting flowers require minimal care and make a great addition to any home or an excellent gift for the flower lovers in your life! They make good container plants and make great cut flowers for arrangements. Flower breeders have spent the last two centuries hybridizing these specimens to perfect these flowers. With care, these bulbs will bloom year after year.
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Fast Facts
Name: Amaryllis Bulbs - Cherry Nymph Botanical Name: Hippeastrum Life Cycle: Annual Bulb/Tuber/Root Size: 30-32 cm Circumference Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Sun Planting Season: Fall Features: Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden Color: Red Blooms: Winter Plant Height: 24 inches+ Plant Spacing: 2 inches apart Planting Depth: Top inch of bulb should remain above planting material Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Ships: Fall, Winter -
Planting Instructions
Planting Amaryllis Bulbs - How to Grow Amaryllis Bulbs IndoorsAmaryllis is one of the most magnificent bulb plants you can grow indoors. Their colorful, dinner plate-sized flowers are held high above the strap-like foliage on sturdy stems that grow up to 24 inches high. The word Amaryllis comes from the Greek word for "sparkling". And they do just that, brightening up a spring lawn, or adding color indoors on a cold, drab winter's day. Forcing them to bloom indoors is a snap. All you’ll need is potting soil and a well drained pot!
Amaryllis bulbs should be planted in pots which are approximately 1 to 2 inches wider than the diameter of the bulb. Containers may be plastic or clay, but should have drainage holes in the bottom of the pot. Add a small amount of potting soil to the bottom of the pot. Center the bulb in the middle of the pot. Then add additional potting soil, firming it around the roots and bulb. Allow 2 inches between the bulb and the edge of the pot. The upper 1/2 of the bulb should be above the surface of the soil.
Tamp the potted bulb gently to settle it into the pot and to firm the soil. Mature Amaryllis are heavy and will topple if not properly seated in the soil. Then water well and place in a cool (60 F) location. Water sparingly until growth appears.
When growth begins, water more frequently, move the plant to a warm, sunny window and apply a water-soluble fertilizer every to 2 to 4 weeks. Flowering normally occurs about 6 to 9 weeks after potting. When the flower bud appears, turn the pot daily so that the flower-bearing stalk grows straight. The individual flowers can reach up to 8 inches in diameter.
Pot Amaryllis bulbs in mid-November for bloom during the Christmas holidays.
When blooms fade, cut off the tubular flower stem near the top of the bulb, leaving the foliage to continue growing. Water as usual and apply a water-soluble fertilizer every four weeks.
Once the danger of frost is past you may move your Amaryllis bulb outdoors to your garden where it can enjoy the summer sun. Be sure to continue your fertilizer program every four weeks as this is necessary for the next round of indoor forcing.
In early Autumn, bring your Amaryllis bulb inside and allow it to completely dry out. Cut off the dry leaves and let it "rest" for 6 weeks. Now repot your Amaryllis bulb in new soil and start the process all over again.
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