Cocooning with Amaryllis

Outside, the wind is blowing and the rain is lashing the windows; time to get cozy at home. Amaryllises are great at bringing warmth to your interior.

Retreat

In the fall, we feel a great urge to retreat into the security of our homes. This works best if there is a cozy, warm atmosphere, into which you can really withdraw from the outside world. Amaryllises are natural and fascinating creators of atmosphere; they literally enchant your home with their magical growth and magnificent flowers.

Nice surprises

At first glance, an amaryllis bulb looks spectacular in and of itself, because of the grand appearance that raises your expectations. In this case, feel free to judge the book by its cover! When the glorious bulb starts to grow, you will be impressed by its ever-growing stem. The climax is the emergence of stunning flowers.

Sparkling

The name Amaryllis comes from the ancient Greek word ‘amarusso’, which means ‘I sparkle’. How appropriate is that? There are more than seventy different varieties. The best known color is red, but the flowers can also be white, orange, pink or cream. Some flowers are very large, others delicate and elegant. But the transformation from bulb into flower is equally fascinating for every variety.

Care

If you want to enjoy your Amaryllis for as long as possible, read these tips:

Useful information

• Amaryllis availability is optimal between November and April.
• As many as four to six mega flowers will grow on a single stem. The larger the flower bulb, the more flowers it will produce.
• Amaryllises’ official name is Hippeastrum.

More information about flower bulbs is available at www.flowerbulbs.com.