How to plant and grow amaryllis | Time planting for holiday blooms

[@howconnie]

Whew hew, I got my amaryllis bulbs from Home Depot. I got one to gift and one for my garden. Apple blossom is my favorite.

[@guntaweiland3428]

Love your Midwestern, laid back attitude. I find your natural garden so peaceful. Thank you.

[@latebloominghippie]

First time grower: Mine new bulb is the 2020 version, lol. I picked one up from my local farm/garden center. The kind in the box. I grabbed one I liked randomly at the checkout, and looked at the box last second. The lid was bulging so I peeked under it to see a bare bulb with an S shaped stem and 3 nearly ready to open blooms along with a 2.5” side shoot. I planted her up as soon as I got home and she is now in full bloom 💚

[@judymckerrow6720]

I’m not fussy about when they bloom, just that they do bloom in the dreary winter months is enough for me. You reminded me that I need to bring my amaryllis inside to get things started. Thanks Erin💚🙃

[@marymathis9299]

KEY WORD: EASY!!! I have a ton of those lovely things in a 1900's farm house we purchased 5 years ago. Never had Amaryllis before and I am a huge fan now. I didn't know about the top needing to be out of the soil, the ones growing when I bought my house were completely buried and they have come back every year and are putting out new plants and getting HUGE!!! These are truly forgiving plants. I absolutely LOVE them!!! I have 3 amazing white ones called Marquis that I think I will plant in a lovely pot and put in the kitchen window...big back porch makes the kitchen dark, the white blooms will help. Love what you do, Erin. Thanks a million...cheers and happy Thanksgiving!!! Hugs from Florida...❤️👍🏻🥰

[@Plantopia]

The technique in glass jar is wonderful 👌

[@MinnieAcresFarm]

My amaryllis have been in the ground for years here in Florida, and are a treat when they bloom around February or March. I have always wanted to force blooms for the holidays though. Good to know I should look for specific varieties 😀

[@marywhitfield7553]

I am Z8aNC. Was given 2 that had been in ground. When I planted them outside I raised them like she is doing. Is that correct or should I put them except tip in ground?

[@MinnieAcresFarm]

@@marywhitfield7553 I think either way but I hope she might answer to be sure.

[@laurieanne9712]

I've never grown them, but you've inspired me! Thank you!

[@nikkikoz4720]

I planted one for the first time this year in a much smaller blue and white bowl. I'm not hopeful I will get my beautiful white bloom in time for Hanukkah but you know first-timer, planning, and pandemic all that 2020 stuff I'm just glad I will have more than my stubbornly not blooming orchids to look at this winter. That amaryllis is a beast, I actually bought it as a kit in a box I took it out and it already started trying to sprout. It is growing so fast and has two stems coming up already. I love your big beautiful blue and white planter. I was looking at similar ones online and I just couldn't pull the trigger because they were so expensive but I found a small what I think is meant to be cereal bowl at home goods that my husband was kind enough to drill drain holes in to diy a Hanukkah coordinating planter.

[@Gloriusblooms]

I love amaryllis bulbs. My brother stumbled upon them for Christmas and gave me one 😮 Now I’m going to collect them. Also, before you plant it….soak the roots and it will bloom sooner 🌱🌸🌼🌺🥀💦

[@redlantern3371]

Thanks Erin! Your timing is perfect. And I must say, you are one of the the most relatable gardeners on KZbin. :)

[@karie3]

I agree!

[@LisaRade]

Right! I love her

[@karriedavin7487]

Thanks!! Your video was perfect timing, I’ve never planted Amaryllis before and wanted to try, so bought 4 bulbs yesterday.

[@katedorman7042]

I’m so GLAD you posted this! I was afraid I was too late to try this for the first time. Have always been interested in doing this to give away for Christmas gifts. Thanks, Erin!

[@kim-is9tq]

Thank you for the inspiration this morning!! I will be stopping by my local garden center this evening after work to get some amaryllis bulbs for an amazing Christmas display!

[@maryanns6182]

Have grown amaryllis in several years. Seems like the perfect year to try again! Thanks for all of the tips!!!

[@soniakirk7909]

I love amaryllis and before my Mom passed away last year we grew them together in her room over the winter months. She had collected 15 bulbs and enjoyed watching how fast they grew. Planting them this year will be bittersweet because they gave her such joy. We grew Minerva, Alfresco, Hot Lips, Nymph (our favorite), Red Lion, Christmas Star and Amalfi to name a few. They will need a few more weeks in cold storage before I plant them up but will brighten my winter days! She also collected blue and white pots and I love the large pot you potted the trio into. That will be so beautiful in bloom! Hope you share when it does!

[@judyworkman5964]

Hi. My first real time growing Amaryllises this Christmas. They were magnificent. Now I want to winter them over and you helped! Thanks much. Enjoy ALL your videos.

[@jeanninemorgan3526]

Great video! I’ve already planted mine - I had no idea they had different bloom times. Adding that to my garden journal!😁

[@kimgnagy3131]

I have never grown amaryllis.. Those bulbs are huge!

[@hermanfennelljr2876]

Yes I'm trying this year I've ordered some and waiting for them to arrive. Thanks for showing me how to start them.thanks again

[@cindylouwhobohl6983]

Enjoyed your video! I have over thirty amaryllis that I put out for the summer and bring back inside for the winter. Last year they all bloomed again for me. The show was spectacular! Of course I had to purchase some new bulbs too. 😀 I also force about 100 hyacinth bulbs too. So winter is never dull for me. Looking forward to your future videos!

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Oh my gosh, I bet that's amazing! I'm impressed!

[@joyceklumper8773]

Five years ago I got my mother in laws amaryllis when she moved from her house. She was gifted them from a neighbor when she was 12 years old - which would have been in 1941. They are lovely. When I found out how old they were I was a bit nervous to take care of them - but what a legacy.

[@TheImpatientGardener]

Wow, that is amazing. Good for you for taking such good care of them.

[@sandrasmith8100]

Love Amaryllis! I grow them every Christmas season for gifts and for my garden! I live in the south so after the Christmas season I plant them out and they will bloom in early summer, then I buy more! ♥️

[@saracope8488]

Gifts! Last year I took one as a hostess gift, and my friend said it was the best present ever! She texted me updates on her baby. I’ve got four new bulbs in my garage waiting to pot up tomorrow for presents, I’ve also got my last years bulbs resting in a paper bag in a lower cupboard to replant in a few weeks.

[@gardengatesopen]

Ohhhhh Amaryllis! It's been soooo long since I've had one of these! It's very nice to be reminded of how easy they are! Thank You ♡♡♡

[@heleneclarkbrown4265]

Thank you for your excellent presentation on planting amaryllis.

[@deborahpellerito6117]

Thankyou for this I've always been interested in it watching something happy is well needed at this time love your personality Erin

[@kturula7017]

I have three amaryllis plants from last winter. I need to get them into dormancy. I'll probably plant them around Christmas so that they bloom in gloomy Feb. They were gorgeous last winter. I hope they'll bloom again for me. I enjoy your videos. I found you through Garden Answer. Your climate is closer to mine.

[@PinayCanadaTV]

I love Flowers 💞, thanks for sharing

[@christineborgatti3760]

I was given 2 plants about 3 years ago and now I have all these babies. I had no idea they are so much fun. Now I am thinking I need to start a collection of different colors. I did add one of those wax bulbs so I guess 2 kinds make a collection. This is my first you tube to watch for 2021.

[@marthabourassa7909]

Never tried, but will now. 💚

[@janetmccalder5541]

I have the most beautiful amaryllis that bloomed in time for Christmas .. thanks for the early & late bloomers tip .. .,relatively new to amaryllis

[@marianafranowicz1950]

Good timing for viewing your video I purchased more amaryllis this week and needed a review on potting them. Thank you.

[@nursejoylvoesbags8253]

Thanks for a fab vid😀 I am trying my hand with the amaryllis this year. I have one in a wax casing & the others I potted. Hoping for success. Will check in with you for more advice~plz keep it coming 😉be well & safe.

[@redmountaingirl9611]

I love to gift these for the Holidays. Thank you for describing the early/late types so I know what to look for! Very helpful

[@artistinagarden]

I have an amaryllis that was gifted to me last Christmas, I grew it in glass with pebbles. Love the look of the roots through the glass vase. Thanks for the info, can't wait to see the updates on your blooming flowers.

[@lisaoswalt5233]

I had an amaryllis for 7 years that was grown in water. It bloomed every year for 6 years but quit blooming last year. It had gotten so old it only had 2 small roots left when I tossed it just last week. It was the same red you planted in water, believe it or not! Love your videos! And your Newfie’s -they’re beautiful!

[@tuyetvo4353]

I love this plan - after flower bloom - still growing in the pot - 2-3 feet tall . Hope new flower coming soon .

[@Victoria-pt6ll]

This was awesome! Great tips for a first time grower!

[@jakebr8ke]

I have amaryllis that are going on their third Christmas. I pulled them out and have them resting now. Thanks for showing us how to grow them in water, that’s one way I never tried.

[@kellyy4525]

THANK YOU! Just bought a bunch of new bulbs and can't wait to plant them but wasn't sure how to. Thanks for this information.

[@bonniejackson7476]

Thanks so much for this video! Very informative! I have grown these before. I've given away a large number of these and have many more. They all came from one plant!

[@jacquelindayton2719]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video and learned so much . Thank you and I have subscribed Yes, I am planting Amaryllis and I have much more confidence this year. I don't care when they bloom.......they just amaze me with their growth and beauty.

[@amandamcwane8136]

Today’s mission is now to find amaryllis and get them started! Thanks for the helpful video.

[@lisapitman8632]

I watch u so much! I have Picotee amaryllis too. It is such a beautiful plant. It’s my favorite!! 😀Lisa P.

[@helennoble8785]

Very timely video - just bought a bunch to pot up. First time trying this. Looking forward to your next live chat.........

[@LucianaZanchiniFirenze]

very usefull video and beautyfull pots

[@margaretwilson3505]

Loved idea of bulb growing in vase..👌 Similar to growing hyacinths

[@klattin1501]

I received my first amaryllis last Christmas and loved it so much I bought another in after Christmas clearance and had more blooms after Christmas! I just potted my bulbs up the day after Halloween and am anxious to see if I get blooms again this Christmas. I love trying new things. Thank you for your tutorial

[@tonichamber08]

You have inspired me, Erin! I am heading to Stein's to see if they have amaryllis bulbs!

[@christys8445]

You must live in Wisconsin to know Steins. Yes they have about 12-15 different varieties of Amaryllis.

[@tonichamber08]

@@christys8445 Yes, I am in Neenah. I bought 9 bulbs and am watching them grow! Are you in the Badger state?

[@christys8445]

@@tonichamber08 YES !! I'm in Milwaukee. Small world sometimes, isn't it ? I just bought Charisma last night. I love Amaryllis. It's what keeps me alive when I can't be in my garden outside.

[@tonichamber08]

@@christys8445 This is my first year growing them. I am sure I will share your love for them!

[@christys8445]

Which varieties did you buy? I just bought Lemon Star, Papilio, Amadeus, and Rilona yesterday.

[@shooterjam]

I haven't planted amaryllis bulbs in year but I have been able to force 2 poinsettias that are 3 years old to turn red. Lots of hard work but lots more satisfaction in knowing I can do it!

[@Laura-ez2vi]

Planted 3 the other day. My favourite Christmas plant. Keeping them for me ❤️

[@francesedwards5638]

What to u do with 5hem now

[@jowalk80]

Thank you so much for this video, I will try to plant one. Please keep us updated when they bloom.

[@eileendowney35]

, I love them. I'm going to try to repot they after the flowers are gone

[@mrs.riche3939]

I've never grown Amaryllis , I've been some what scared of them.... I'm definitely going to give them a whirl! 🌸 Thank you for the video!

[@francesedwards5638]

Got one for Christmas live up in Ontario how long should they rest in 5he basement till spring and plant spring outside-18 here lol

[@heatherhereshegrows]

Great video! I love the orchid pots with the amaryllis.

[@christys8445]

Just a tip for you novice Amaryllis growers....a $6.00 bulb from a box store (Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Target) is not as mature as a $15.00 bulb. The bigger the bulb, the more mature the bulb and will produce larger stems/flowers, sometimes two or even three flower stalks. Also, Amaryllis bulbs like to be a little tight in their pot like what Erin is doing here. One more thing...look for a book at your library called Amaryllis by Starr Ockenga. She collects them and is a photographer. Gorgeous book to look through for several varieties.

[@robindavis4843]

Im addicted to them! Just added white to my collection

[@Flanuora]

Thank you!! This video is exactly what I was looking for. I will be planting several tomorrow and using the heat matt because I am a about a week behind. I am happy to know I can use my orchid pot for this too. I don't particularly enjoy orchids (probably because I have only had "rescue" orchids) but now I have a beautiful pot that will work perfectly for the amaryllis. Thank you so much!

[@jrgenfjeldnordby9477]

I just descoverd your channel earlier this year. Så a have looked through meny of your videos. This I have watched twice now. And now I can sey I have plantet 4 amaryllis bulbs 🤣

[@pennywomack8920]

I have never grown them before it picked up two a couple weeks ago to give it a try - after watching this, I think I’m going to grab some more and just go all in with my attempt. 🤪

[@patsyden6276]

Never have grown amaryllis before but thinking about it this year. Thank you for sharing. Much appreciated

[@SouthernYankee]

My sister potted hers inside like 2 months ago and she had hers bloom last month. It’s gorgeous and huge!!

[@JJ-fm3hr]

great instructions! you make it sound easy and simple thanks!

[@meganaryan034]

I've planted 25 so far this year for myself and to give to others. I'll try the glass vase and glass technique with an order of bulbs that should arrive this week.

[@kellyferren2705]

I grow them every year the flowers are Soo beautiful ..great video

[@valiumsurbanjungle2041]

I love Amaryllis and I'm slowly building my "collection". I don't force them to bloom for Christmas, since they are "outdoor plants" and hardy in my country, I just leave them outdoors and do their thing, but if I find a big red one, I might try this year. Can't wait to see yours though!! Have a wonderful day!! 😊

[@jenniferdupont8638]

Just got my first bulbs ever and am so excited to give it a try!

[@nikkid6395]

I grew them for the first time last year. What a beautiful show! November creeped in on me fast! Here in zone 8 (TX) it still feels like Spring most days. I've gotta get on it🌸

[@ShirleyJDavis]

Your video was a lot of help. I learned so much. Thanks

[@MyPlantWorld]

Very well explained💚

[@lisawalters5482]

Can’t wait for mine to bulb up with the flower bud. Those varieties you got are stunning. With that said, I am not ready for Christmas. Not yet. 👏🏻💕👏🏻

[@marywernsdorfer1018]

First time I’ve tried Amaryllis. Ordered from catalog. Planted three in one long pot. First one in middle opened just after Christmas (I planted late) other two are just about to open. Would like to keep and plant every year. So pretty!!!

[@melodymcneil7892]

Great video, I've never grown one but will give it a shot this year

[@MF12318]

I just got one of this plants and can't wait to see the flower! After that, I am planning to plant it and I hope it survives because I am terrible with plants.😃

[@martihurford]

Never grown but now you’ve piqued my interest. Thanks 😊

[@aniskalick5607]

Thanks for the info God bless you fantastic idea Im from south Africa bye

[@Sullivan_Owen]

i think i’ll try in glass this year, I usually buy them as cut flowers all through the holiday season. there are some peach and dark red varieties that i love.

[@DixieGirl9876]

I have red Amaryllis in my garden and a pink and white stripped variety, they multiply like crazy, huge bulbs some the size of soccer balls, they're still in full foliage now, and if it's stays mild will last even longer. I may pot up a variety of bulbs this year for the house. Thanks for the reminder!

[@lynnshellyjunck117]

I love (and I'm nervous about it too!) the glass and water idea! I have 3 hurricane glass vases that I usually fill with Christmas ornaments for the season. I'm thinking they'd be PERFECT for this idea. Great video - off to shop for some bulbs :)

[@jimoviegirl]

Going to have to try this year. Great video Xx

[@rebeccavalicoff1581]

I have grown and most.times they do good but your knowledge is so helpful! Thanks

[@kristenstode4383]

Today going to dig out my bulbs in cellar and try putting them together in pot it’s first year had them and stored them. Helpful info ty

[@iedenchannel]

Love your pots! Nice video!

[@carolrodock5417]

Perfect timing!!

[@lauraw4902]

What a timely video! I just purchased my first Amaryllis bulb yesterday from a big box store. After watching your video, I am a bit concerned though because my bulb was already showing a small amount of new growth and the bulb was not as firm as I had expected it to be. Sure hope I didn’t get a dud. 🤞. Thanks for the info. I love all your videos!

[@Mklockhart]

This was a great video! I’m doing this for sure!!

[@susanhorn3342]

You’ve inspired me! Sooooo pretty! I’ll try it. ☺️

[@marywhitfield7553]

Zone 8 a here. Was given 2 bulbs that had been in yard. Was told they could be put in ground so did that yesterday (11/7/2020). Hope they bloom in spring.

[@amylord6677]

Thanks for the video! I'm going to try growing amaryllis this year, it will be my first time! 🤞Hoping for success!

[@1820Rena]

I’m going to try these this year, thanks for the info!

[@robinq5511]

Well it seems I have been doing everything wrong! They do bloom but not when I want - but Valentines Day will be nice... Thanks for this video!

[@lisaweghorn]

Have not tried an amaryllis yet, but I might have to try it this year!

[@lincasteel-butler531]

Thank you Erin!

[@tuckersjunkmail]

I’ve always bought amaryllis that have been replanted. I think I might try some, thank you for the knowledge....see ya.

[@likhi13]

Great video

[@astridbreutzman2287]

And now I need to go find some amaryllis bulbs to plant! Thank you for the tutorial! I tried planting one a few years ago but it didn't grow very well which was probably due to me covering the entire bulb with soil. Whoops. I learned something today! :-)

[@FrediOlson]

Amaryllis...Yay!

[@ankabubanj5483]

Thank you for reminding me... Great video... Thank you...

[@jeanioneill6610]

Great ideals! I have 3 to plant and will try the glass Route this year with 1 of them. Thanks