Amaryllis are spring bloomers in the landscape, but it may take a year off for the bulb to get back in sync and bloom after going through the forced dormancy and winter bloom.

Amaryllis bulbs can be found at nurseries this time of year ready to bloom in weeks instead of months. This is because they have been through a forced dormancy to prepare them to put on new ...

An amaryllis vase is a glass vessel that is designed to hold a single bulb above a reservoir of water so the roots stay hydrated, but the bulb doesn't get too wet. They can have tall sides to help ...

Waxed amaryllis bulbs required no water or soil to be able to flower, so you don't need all the amaryllis growing and care tips you might usually read up on. They're also available with different ...

Similar to unwaxed amaryllis, waxed bulbs take about four to six weeks to begin blooming. The plant will bloom continuously for up to 3 weeks in average room temperatures.

Amaryllis bulbs are not frost-tolerant, so they should be exposed to cool, mild conditions during dormancy. Temperatures ...

Amaryllis bulbs produce colorful blooms in red, pink and white, as well as striped white and red. They are also easy to grow, will spread out over time, and might still be in stores now.

Of course, back in 1976 amaryllis bulbs were not available. You might find them offered by a seed catalog, but they were expensive, required shipping if the company would even ship to Alaska.