It's a bit of a tradition now that I put an amaryllis on my Christmas wish list. Many people grow these plants to flower in time for the festive season but I enjoy opening the potted-up bulb on Christmas morning and starting it on its journey to flower in the depths of winter. It's a little pick me up when that first bloom opens during these cold months so early on in the year.
Mick's the one who usually chooses to buy this gift from my wish list and this year he chose Queen of the Night variety. I've grown a red one in the past, Red Lion, but this one is a much deeper colour and it's a beauty.
I've been a bit unlucky in the past and had the odd amaryllis which has only produced one flower stem but on the whole they usually produce two. I'm being spoilt this time though, there's three flower stems on this plant, you can just see the third bud in the photo above. That means there'll be twelve flowers on this plant.
Amaryllises are fascinating plants to watch grow, they start from just a bulb and grow to huge proportions in just a matter of a few weeks. I certainly get a lot of enjoyment from this small Christmas gift.
Wow! It's absolutely glorious, Jo. I love the colour!
ReplyDeleteStunning colour and so lucky to have 3 stems.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous Jo what a fabulous colour, I think I've only ever had one Amaryllis and the weight of the flower bent the stem, I'll have to try them again.
ReplyDeleteWonderful plant, and a lovely flower colour. xx
ReplyDeleteits beautiful x
ReplyDeleteDera Jo
ReplyDeleteThat's a beauty and such a sumptuous colour!
Best wishes
Ellie
It's beautiful and a gorgeous colour.
ReplyDeleteThat is quite beautiful, and such a gorgeous deep colour. I love how this has become an annual tradition. X
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic colour, so much better than the brighter red ones.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty alright. Hope it will flower for any years. Take care & hugs.
ReplyDeleteA lovely tradition and a beautiful plant, I love the deep red colour :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful colour this is, a beauty :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
What a beauty... that color is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe color! How nice that you actually get what you put on your list!❤️
ReplyDeleteIt is gorgeous! I have not cut mine back, it is getting leaves now. Hm..... wonder what will happen if I just let it grow?
ReplyDeletewhat a deep gorgeous and good producer! I love it. Mine usually got super tall and fell over
ReplyDeleteMy sister and I booth grew this variety last year and both had multiple stems. We tried to keep it for this year but both failed.
ReplyDeleteYour amaryllis is a gorgeous colour and you can enjoy the flowers
ReplyDeletein stages as each stem grows and produces those lovely blooms.
Oh, she's beautiful.xxx
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