Planting An Amayllis/Hippeastrum Bulb Outdoors
Amaryllis is in the family (Amaryllidaceae). The plant we commonly call “amaryllis” is a South American native in the genus Hippeastrum, while the true amaryllis or belladonna lilies (Amaryllisspp.) are from South Africa. There are about 90 species in this genus but most modern commercial hybrids are derived from 6 species. Amaryllis bulbs are often used as holiday gifts, their large, brightly colored flowers brightening up a long, cold winter. Many discard them after the holidays. I highly recommend to not! Keep them and enjoy them season after season. Amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) stays year-round outside in the U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11, but with winter protection this flowering bulb can be left in the ground in USDA zone 8 with extra mulch and protection. Zones lower than zone 8 can enjoy the bulbs in containers or planted outdoors during the summer and brought in in the fall. Make your own Bone Meal Fertilizer for healthy roots and more blooms: https://youtu.be/BPy26IUGAOg Join me on social media: *Instagram: http://instagram.com/sparrowgardener Want to contribute to my channel and help me do what I love? You can contribute here, thank you! https://www.paypal.me/sunshineluvgardening ---------------------- Business Inquiry/Sponsorship: [email protected] #Hippeastrum #Amaryllis #indoorbulbs
Amaryllis is in the family (Amaryllidaceae). The plant we commonly call “amaryllis” is a South American native in the genus Hippeastrum, while the true amaryllis or belladonna lilies (Amaryllisspp.) are from South Africa. There are about 90 species in this genus but most modern commercial hybrids are derived from 6 species. Amaryllis bulbs are often used as holiday gifts, their large, brightly colored flowers brightening up a long, cold winter. Many discard them after the holidays. I highly recommend to not! Keep them and enjoy them season after season. Amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) stays year-round outside in the U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11, but with winter protection this flowering bulb can be left in the ground in USDA zone 8 with extra mulch and protection. Zones lower than zone 8 can enjoy the bulbs in containers or planted outdoors during the summer and brought in in the fall. Make your own Bone Meal Fertilizer for healthy roots and more blooms: https://youtu.be/BPy26IUGAOg Join me on social media: *Instagram: http://instagram.com/sparrowgardener Want to contribute to my channel and help me do what I love? You can contribute here, thank you! https://www.paypal.me/sunshineluvgardening ---------------------- Business Inquiry/Sponsorship: [email protected] #Hippeastrum #Amaryllis #indoorbulbs