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A classic variety, R'ed Lion' Amaryllis' bright red blooms add color and cheer indoors when many gardeners need it most. Our jumbo-sized bulb produces at least two stalks, each blooming several times. A favorite on its own or paired with a pure white variety, 'Red Lion' has been one of our best-selling Amaryllis varieties for many years. (Hippeastrum)

Zones	1 - 10
Advantages	Easy to Grow Good for Containers Good for Forcing
Mature Plant Size	20-24" tall
Bloom Time	Winter: 6-12 weeks after planting.
Size	Bulb
SKU	AM011305

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To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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Here's the most famous amaryllis of them all. Recommended by Dutch growers as one of the most foolproof varieties, Red Lion is enjoyed by more Americans for winter bloom than any other bulb.

Whenever you choose to plant your Red Lion amaryllis, you can expect to see blooms in 6-12 weeks.

Amaryllis How-To: Ever grown an amaryllis inside the house? It's a snap. There can be rain, cold and snow outside, but all you do is plant the bulb in a pot, water this "magic lily", and watch it zoom into growth. Eventually, enormous flowers begin to open--huge lily blooms up to 8" across! Each bulb produces one or two stems, each with 3 or 4 flowers! Then you'll have a big show for over a month.

Planting Amaryllis: Choose a standard size flower pot, so the large bulb has approx. 1" around sides and at bottom. (These bulbs do not need much root space.) Use soil, or a mixture of soil, peat and perlite. (Do not use pine bark.) Place bulb so top inch or so of bulb sticks up out of the soil. Place the pot with your freshly-planted bulb on top of the refrigerator, radiator, or other spot that provides 'bottom heat' to encourage quicker sprouting.

Watering:Water sparingly until the sprout is well out of the bulb. Once sprout appears, water regularly, but do not overwater. Your amaryllis will grow quickly and produce its spectacular huge flowers. Remember to keep turning the pot regularly to make the stalk grow straight, as they have a tendency to grow and bend towards the light. Once in flower, it's best to keep plant out of direct sunlight to keep the blooms from fading. Simply remove each flower as it begins to pale. Your bulb will produce several flowers.

Aftercare: When all flowers are gone, cut off the tubular flower stems near the top of the bulb, leaving the foliage to continue growing. Water as usual and apply water-soluble fertilizer every four weeks. In spring, after danger of frost, sink the Amaryllis pot in the garden in a sunny place for the summer. Continue to fertilize. At the end of the summer, place the pot on its side and allow the soil to dry out. Cut off the dry leaves, and in about six weeks repot your bulb in fresh potting soil and start the growing cycle all over again.

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SKU	AM011305
Common Name	Amaryllis Red Lion
Botanical Name	Hippeastrum Red Lion
Flower Color	Red
Flower Size	Up to 8" flowers
Bloom Season	Early - Mid Winter, Mid - Late Winter
Bloom Time	Winter: 6-12 weeks after planting.
Mature Height	24 inches
Mature Height	20-24" tall
Advantages	Easy to Grow, Good for Containers, Good for Forcing
Item Package Size	Bulb
Bulb Size	34 cm
Ships As	Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Additional Information	Hardy in zones 9-11.
Zones	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Planting Time	Fall, Winter
Planting Depth	Place bulb so top inch or so of bulb sticks up out of the soil.
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada	No

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Choose a standard size flower pot, so the large bulb has approximately 1" around the sides and at the bottom (these bulbs do not need much root space). Amaryllis do not need specific soil, however we suggest using soil, or a mixture of soil, peat and perlite (do not use pine bark, as it may encourage rot). Place the bulb so the top inch or so of the shoulders sticks up out of the soil (see below)

Shoulders above soil
Amaryllis can get top-heavy when they bloom, so a sturdy pot is best

Watering

Water very sparingly until the sprout is well out of the bulb. When first planted, place the pot in a sunny , and add "bottom heat" if possible. Many people do this by placing the pot on a radiator. Once the sprout appears, water regularly, but do not overwater. Overwatering is the quickest way to kill amaryllis. Your amaryllis will grow quickly and produce its spectacular huge flowers with minimal care.

Remember to keep turning the pot regularly to make the stalk grow straight, as they have a tendency to grow toward the light. Once the bulb is flowing, it is best to keep the plant out of direct sunlight. Your bulb will produce several flowers on each stalk and most will grow two or three stalks. Remove each flower as it fades.

Amaryllis Outdoors (Zones 9 - 11)

Photo courtesy of Floridata.com

Since these bulbs are tropical (native to South America), they can be grown beautifully outdoors in very warm and frost-free zones. This means from southern Georgia down through Florida, south Texas, and much of the Pacific coast. Planting time in these areas is usually September or October, and if the bed is well-cared for, the bulbs will stay in the ground and flower for years. If you'd like to propagate your amaryllis, our friends at Floridata.com have good Instructions.

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Aftercare:

After winter bloom, if you want to rebloom your amaryllis, it's quite simple. When blooms fade, cut off the tubular flower stems near the top of the bulb, leaving the foliage to continue growing.

Water as usual and apply water-soluble fertilizer every four weeks. Once spring arrives and frost is past, sink the Amaryllis pot in the garden in a sunny place. Continue to fertilize. At the end of the summer when frost threatens, simply pull the pot out of the ground, wash it out, and take it inside, and allow it to dry out completely in a warm dry place like a utility room. Once the leaves are dead and the bulb dry (usually 5 to 6 weeks), the bulb is ready for repotting. Simply cut off the dry leaves, and repot your bulb in fresh potting soil and start the growing cycle again.

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