Amaryllis

Many tropical and subtropical bulbs thrive in Florida and amaryllis is a favorite among gardeners. Amaryllis bulbs are mainly from North America, Holland and South Africa.

Single and double flowers are available in bold colors of red, bright pink and orange. Other cultivars produce blooms in subdued shades of pink, rose and salmon as well as pure white. Still others are spectacularly striped and multi-colored. Two or more large trumpet-shaped flowers appear in spring on leafless, 2- to 3-foot-tall stalks. The strap-shaped leaves are 5cm-7cm in wide and 40cm-60cm long.

I own almost 10 types of Amaryllis now for collection and sell.

Of all flowering bulbs, amaryllis are the easiest to bring to bloom. This can be accomplished indoors or out, and over an extended period of time. Each flower bloom is 10cm-20cm in diameter and this make it famoust flower all over the world.