Wild Amaryllis along rural country roads herald the longer days of an early Hawaiian spring. It is a great time to think about planting bulbs to brighten lengthening days. Local garden shops carry ...

Amaryllis plants (Hippeastrum) are among the most beautiful winter flowers to brighten your home. Typically available during the holiday season, these striking blooms can reach heights of over a foot ...

The beauty of an amaryllis is equal only to the wonder of watching it grow. Corradino calls it “their festive floral magic” — when the tip of a flat, green tongue pokes out of an amaryllis bulb and ...

As for the amaryllis flowers, they come in red, white, pink, and bicolors, perfect for adding floral flair to your holiday decor. Each bulb will produce one or two tall flower stalks topped with a ...

Amaryllis typically bloom 6–8 weeks after planting. Each bulb produces one or more flower stalks, and each stalk can bear two to four flowers, providing an extended display of color during winter.

The bulbs are easy to bring back from dormancy and have become synonymous with the winter holidays.

Some bulbs are identified by color only: white, pink, red, orange, or striped. These are not as hardy or large or as long-lasting as the vegetatively propagated ones, with names such as Appleblossom, ...

Learn how to care for amaryllis to enjoy their big, beautiful flowers for the holidays, and what to do with them afterwards.