Double-Petal Amaryllis Lily Bulbs

About this item Brilliant beautiful blooms! Planted inside, in a sunny spot, this plant does well in most planting zones. Blooms in 6-8 weeks from planting Wonderful gift for your gardening friends! All of our products are Beautifulcrafts brand grown at Beautifulcrafts. Easy to grow ,Large bulbs ,Large flowers Grow indoors on your kitchen counter or coffee table Great do it yourself project. Simply plant flower bulbs in flower pots For an especially large, dramatic flower, few plants can top the amaryllis, and the variety Red Lion (Hippeastrum Red Lion) is one of the best examples. This plant grows from a large bulb and produces huge, bright-red blossoms when given some basic care. It grows outdoors in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11, and in zone 8 when given winter protection. It also makes a good houseplant or can be grown as an annual. Do great indoors in Zone 1-10, in a nice sunny Spot! All orders Beautifulcrafts brand and are grown here. All orders are shipped with Beautifulcrafts branded packing material, and Beautifulcrafts copyrighted growing instructions. Why Beautifulcrafts Amaryllis Lily Bulbs? Experts in the field Family owned and operated - 100 years Rigorous quality control We strive for your success by offering the bulb size you need Affordable quality Flower Bulb Facts of Life Bulbs: Beauty In a Bottle: Bulbs are a natural product. And, as such, follow a natural cycle of growth and rebirth. Enjoying their fabulous flowers means planting ahead in one season then results the next. Bulbs are among the easiest flowers to grow, not only are they affordable, but bulbs offer the most stunning colors available. Even the most novice gardener can create a breathtakingly beautiful spring garden with bulbs. What's a Bulb? A flower bulb is really a self-contained flower factory. Within this marvelous little package is nearly everything the flower needs to come to life! Split a bulb open, for instance, and you'll see its baby flower bud, leaves, roots, stem and food supply. All bulbs need from you is to be placed in the ground at the appropriate season of year, given a liberal drink of water then left to work their magic. Variety: Flower bulbs come in seemingly limitless varieties which makes them perfectly suitable for any garden design you can dream up. Is It a bulb ? The Difference Between Bulbs, Corms, Tubers, Roots,T oday, people commonly us the term 'bulb' to refer to any plant that stores its own food underground. But, in truth, many popular 'bulbs' are not true bulbs at all. These include corms, tubers and roots and, while they all produce beautiful flowers, technically the plants are different When To Plant In fall, after soil temperatures are below 50ºF/10ºC. These bulbs bloom the following spring and require the cold winter temperatures for development. But let's say winter arrives and your bulbs are still in their bag. Not to worry! Bulbs are pre-programmed to grow so even if you have to plant through snow, plant your bulbs! How To Plant Most bulbs thrive in either full or partial sun and in almost any location with good drainage. Avoid planting at the base of hills or under drainage pipes where water collects and will rot the bulbs. Dig a hole Drop in the bulb Water thoroughly Tips For success A larger grouping of flower bulbs are far more fab than just a few planted here and there. Think clumps of color. Buy the largest bulbs you can find. Note the flowering times. Not all bulbs will bloom at the same time. A little planning will greatly increase the number of months you will enjoy bulb flowers. Passionate About bulbs Generally speaking, the best predictor for gardening success is bulb size. Almost always, the larger the initial bulb size planted, the larger and stronger the plants will be, producing more flowers. The first year end result will be noticeable to anyone. The best predictor for gardening success is bulb size.