Desire Amaryllis Bulb
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Description
Exotic blooms in a tropical hueTake an island getaway without leaving your home with this exotic beauty. Desire Amaryllis bears giant orange-red blooms on strong 20–24" stems. The large, 7" blooms open approximately 8–10 weeks after planting. Force the tender amaryllis bulbs indoors and extend your garden growing period well into the cold days of winter. These plump, healthy bulbs are dependable and easy to grow. They make excellent gifts and, with proper care, can be forced year after year. Ships as a 26–28 cm bulb.
- Botanical NameHippeastrum 'Desire'
- Ships As26/28cm bulb
- FormBulb
- Hardiness Zone3-11
- Lift in Fall3-7
- Flowering TimeWintertime as a house plant. 8-10 weeks after planting.
- Flower ColorOrange-Red
- Flower FormLarge, 7" blooms
- Foliage TypeStrap-like fleshy leaves
- Height/Habit20 - 24 inches
- Planting InstructionsPlant with 1/3 of the bulb above the soil line.
- Light RequirementsFull Sun, Partial Shade
- Soil RequirementsWell-drained commercial potting soil.
- Will TolerateAcidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
- Watering RequirementsWater sparingly until the bulb develops leaves or flowers, then water more when necessary.
- Fertilization RequirementsOnce per year
- PruningRemove spent flower stalk after blooming. Allow foliage to dry out before removing to allow energy to be stored in the bulb for next year's bloom.
- Winter CareFlowering during the wintertime.
Fall Shipping Schedule
AmaryllisZones | Shipping Dates | Last Order Date |
---|---|---|
3A - 11B | 10/14/24 - 01/03/25 | 12/30/24 |
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Features
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Hardiness Zone
3-11
- Bloom Time
Wintertime as a house plant. 8-10 weeks after planting.
- Height
20 - 24 inches
- Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
- Ships As
26/28cm bulb
- Plant In
Fall
- Container Gardening
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