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Here's the most famous amaryllis of them all. Recommended by the Netherlands Flower Bulb Centre as one of the foolproof varieties. Red Lion is enjoyed by more Americans for winter bloom than any other bulb.
Amaryllis How-To: Ever grown an amaryllis inside the house? It's a snap. There can be rain, cold or snow outside, but all you do is plant the bulb in a pot, water this "magic lily", and it zooms into growth. In just a few days, the stems arise, and in a few weeks the 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 have the 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.
Watering:Water sparingly until the sprout is well out of the bulb. When first planted, place pot in sunny window, and add "bottom heat" if possible. Many do this by placing pot on a radiator. 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 towards the light. Once in flower, it's best to keep plant out of direct sunlight. Simply remove each flower as it fades. 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 again.
| SKU | 1AMAR1 |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Amaryllis |
| Botanical Name | Hippeastrum |
| Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Mature Height | 20-24" tall |
| Bulb Size | 34 cm |
| Planting Depth | Place bulb so top inch or so of bulb sticks up out of the soil. |
| Bloom Time | Winter: 6-10 weeks after planting. |
| Days to Bloom | 6-10 weeks after planting. |
| Flower Size | Up to 8" flowers |
| Planting Time | Fall, Winter |
| Advantages | Easy to Grow, Containers, Forcing |
| Additional Information | Hardy in zones 9-11. |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
Planting & Care
Getting Started
When Your Bulbs Arrive
Open the box right away and check the contents
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)
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)
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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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by PowerReviewsAmerican MeadowsRed Lion Amaryllis Bulb
(based on 24 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attractive (12)
- Healthy (11)
- Large bulb size (9)
- Accurate instructions (8)
- Vivid colors (8)
Cons
No Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors (12)
- Indoor pots (6)
- Outdoors (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid gardener (16), Casual hobbyist (5)
- Primary use:
- Personal (12)
Reviewed by 24 customers
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Pros
- Attractive
- Healthy
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
Beautiful in winter, but very heavy, make sure to use a large pot
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Fragrant
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
Quality is Premium
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
Great flower for Christmas time.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive
- Healthy
Cons
- Small In Size
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
The bulb produced a beautiful bloom. Approximately 4 weeks a second bloom appeared. Booth blooms were a vivid red..
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
I bought these as gifts, and was not disappointed...they are beautiful plants/bulbs. I'll repot into my florida garden.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Large Bulb Size
- Long Bloom Time
- Low Maintenance
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoor Pots
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
So many compliments on the color. Both bulbs produced three stalks with beautiful flowers.
Pros
- Large Bulb Size
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
Good packing, fast shipment and extra large bulbs
Pros
- Long lasting
- Low Maintenance
Cons
- Started Growing Before I
Best Uses
- Indoor Pots
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
bulbs were already growing and being stunted by the box when I received them
Pros
- Large Bulb Size
- Long Bloom Time
- Low Maintenance
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoor Pots
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
I planted 3 bulbs in white pots for Christmas, but misjudged the time it would take them to bloom, so I had beautiful flowers to welcome the New Year. I have had amaryllises for many years, but have never had bulbs this size or flowers so huge. Just the best and so beautiful.
I now have the bulbs outside gaining strength for this Christmas!
Pros
- Large Bulb Size
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
Excellent bulbs....amazingly large blooms.
Pros
- Large Bulb Size
- Long Bloom Time
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoor Pots
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
I ordered three Red Lion bulbs on 10/25/12. I put each in a container and followed instructions. I had not one bit of green from the bulb until January on all three. I called and received a refund. I kept at it and late January green began to appear. One bulb put out three stalks over the next couple of months and the other two plants were magnificent two stalks each. I finally in late March put them away for next year. We got tons of pleasure and I will be ordering several next year! BE PATIENT!
Pros
- Large Bulb Size
- Low Maintenance
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
makes great holiday gift
Pros
- Large Bulb Size
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoor Pots
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
I pot amaryllis bulbs every year for Christmas. This was the first year I've ordered from American Meadows and I was very impressed with the performance of these bulbs. Each bulbs produced two stalks and the blooms (seven per bulb!) were a brilliant red. The stalks seemed sturdier than other amaryllis I've potted.
Amaryllis bulbs are easy to grow, even for a novice. Pre-potted they make nice gifts for the holiday's. I deliver them as soon as the bulbs have sprouted so the recipients will have the fun of watching them grow. My children used to enjoy monitoring the growth process too.
I'll definitely order again.
Pros
- Large Bulb Size
- Long Bloom Time
- Low Maintenance
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Containers
- Indoor Pots
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
I purchased these bulbs with the hope they would bloom before Christmas. For the 1st time I tried using a heating pad below to speed them up and it really does make them grow faster. WOW each bulb produced 3 stems. They all had huge deep red flowers that really looked amazing. I have been gardening for 30 years.The Amaryllis bulbs from American Meadows are by far the largest you will find anywhere! I always say a picture is worth a thousand words so I have downloaded a couple pictures. Truly amazing flowers that will kept on blooming for 6 weeks.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Large Bulb Size
- Long Bloom Time
- Low Maintenance
- Pest Resistant
- Reliable Growth
- Vivid Colors
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
Received this bulb as a gift for the Dec. holidays. Gave it minimal attention. Huge blossoms, that kept coming, five in all, with three stalks emerging for a total of 15!!! flowers - have never seen that. Will definitely buy from Amerian Meadows for my spring planting. Thanks for adding some warmth during this cold winter.
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
For some reason my bulbs didn't come out as good as I expected (maybe I planted them so far after the bulbs arrived) and when I called them to tell them about it, they kindly replaced the bulbs right away. I'll buy again and agian.
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Hardy
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
Extremely easy to grow. Simple yet complete instructions. No other supplier ever sent such large healthy bulbs.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- My friends were excited
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
- Outdoors
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
This was a great way to thank friends at Christmas.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive
- Easy To Grow
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Indoors
- Patio
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
Great end of season pricing!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Beautiful red color
- Healthy
- Huge blooms
- Made wonderful Xmas gifts
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
I work overnights as a hospital pharmacist. When one of my technicians is sick or takes time off, it's not a popular shift to get volunteers to cover. This year I gave an amaryllis kit to each of my co-workers who had stepped up to fill in. They loved them! Sadly, one out of over a dozen failed to bloom, but the recipient plans to care for it over the summer and try again this winter.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Attractive
- Healthy
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
This is THE best Amarylis out of the dozen varities we have. The four blooms were each at least two times the size of our hands. The guests we had in our home could not believe the plant was real!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Healthy
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
I planted it too late...didn't pay attention to the instruction sheet, so I had a Valentine Amarylis....somehow that was actually better. It shot up blooms twice, smaller the second time but every bit appreciated in our gloomy late winter.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Valentine Amarylis
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Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Healthy
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Garden
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Patio
- Pool Area
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
Each year we choose a different variety of amaryllis to give as thank you gifts to our customers at Christmas. The thank you notes & photos pour in as the bulbs begin to bloom. We, in turn, are able to share their enjoyment of these magnificent flowers and the customers certainly remember us. We also add to our own collection & appreciate seeing these large flowers in bloom when it is still winter outside.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Lightweight
Cons
- Require extra handling
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about American Meadows Red Lion Amaryllis Bulb:
These were a great price, [...] and are fairly manageable for a beginner-level indoor gardener like myself, with a tendency to drown plants with too much love and water. They took months to bloom and only 2 out of 5 have bloomed thus far. But I have no idea what I am doing so there's that. I just wish the instructions were more detailed as in exactly how much frequency and watering constitutes "sparingly" and that the directions also included images of this mysterious thing one does after they bloom, but I found more information online so all is well. I have read that forcing bulbs is very difficult so I am merely delighted that I got 2 gorgeous blooms so far, which had the manners to bloom right before a dinner party, and was impressed with the packaging, price, and expeditious arrival.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
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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