Amaryllis 'Lemon Lime' Spring Flowering Bulb Size 24/26 by Growtanical ®

Amaryllis Quick Tips: ing Period: October until the end of April. Flowering Period: Late December until the end of June. Flowering time is 7-10 weeks. Larger bulbs produce more flowers. Always store un-ed bulbs in a cool place between 40-50 deg. F. Amaryllis-One of a Kind Of all flowering bulbs, amaryllis are the easiest to bring to bloom. This can be accomplished indoors or out, and over an extended period of time. The amaryllis originated in South America's tropical regions and has the botanical name Hippeastrum. The large flowers and ease with which they can be brought to bloom make amaryllis popular and in demand worldwide. The amaryllis comes in many beautiful varieties including various shades of red, white, pink, salmon and orange. There are also many striped and multicolored varieties, usually combining shades of pink or red with white. Preparation for ing The base and roots of the bulb should be placed in lukewarm water for a few hours. Remember, if you cannot the bulbs immediately after receiving them, store them at a cool temperature between 40-50 degrees F. ing bulbs in a tious potting compost, many are available pre-mixed. the bulb up to its neck in the potting compost, being careful not to damage the roots. Press the soil down firmly to set the bulb securely in place after ing. Placement and Watering the bulb, or place the potted bulb in a warm place with direct light since heat is necessary for the development of the stems. The ideal temperature is 68 to 70 degrees F. Water sparingly until the stem appears, then, as the bud and leaves appear, gradually water more. At this point, the stem will grow rapidly and flowers will develop after it has reached full growth. Flowering Period Bulbs will flower in 7-10 weeks as a general rule. In winter the flowering time will be longer than in spring. Set up your ing schedule between October and April with this

• Flowers within 6 weeks.
• Easy to grow.
• Make a great present!.
• Unusual colour.
• Brighten up your home.