Most Amaryllis do not have a strong fragrance, however, they do give off a fresh scent. Although bulbs can be pampered into subsequent years of bloom, it is a tedious process, which is not always successful. I would like to recommend the miniature varieties of Amaryllis. Although the blossoms are not as large, there are many flowers per stem and the stems are a bit shorter. Flower heads are usually held up at about 16-20 inches.
Colors range from whites to yellows, pinks and peach to strong reds and maroon.
Of the large flowering Amaryllis 'Apple Blossom' and 'Minerva' are true classics. Both the large flowering and the African hybrids each usually produce two stems that hold 4 trumpet shaped flowers for you. The Paperwhite narcissus and Chinese sacred lilies are both types of the Narcissus tazetta. These are so very easy to grow and require less time to reach bloom, usually only 4 weeks. Start them in potting soil in a container or just rocks in the bottom of any vase, bowl or container.