To subscribe, call 904.819.3430 Order Home Delivery Online Order or renew daily and Sunday home delivery of the Record for one year. If size does matter then one flower to have in the garden is amaryllis. Each year at this time they come into bloom in the landscape, and their large trumpet shaped flowers herald in the spring season. If size does matter then one flower to have in the garden is amaryllis. Each year at this time they come into bloom in the landscape, and their large trumpet shaped flowers herald in the spring season.
Amaryllis are easy to grow and have few pest problems.
The reason that we do not see them used more in landscapes is that they are generally started from bulbs that cost several dollars a piece. If you have some established amaryllis that are coming into bloom you can let the faded flower remain so it produces seeds. Once the seed pod browns and cracks open, the seeds inside can be sown and in about three years these will be bearing plants. Each seed pod will produce a couple of dozen seeds or more. Over the years I have seen many neglected amaryllis producing beautiful flowers at this time.