Amaryllis bulbs

My amaryllis bulbs from last year are showing about 2" of leaf growth.

When would it be advisable to plant them so that they would flower around Christmas time?

Re: Amaryllis bulbs

Aren't they already in pots, Mags? If they've started leaf growth I'd definitely pot and water them now. As to timing them for Christmas, frankly don't know how to do that. Once they're growing I let them take their course. Some bloom around Christmas, some later in the New Year and some just make healthy leaves and don't bloom at all!

Did yours Summer outside?

Re: Amaryllis bulbs

I removed them from the pots last week and cleaned and tidied the roots, Eileen. They are looking very healthy so I hope they'll flower at some time.

I didn't put them out in the summer.....too many slugs and snails around here that may have feasted on them!

I think I'll take your advice and pot them tomorrow....... thanks!

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We have them growing beside the roads here, and the flowers were beautiful....wonder when they will flower again..

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I hope they do well for you, Mags. You pamper them: mine are still in the original pots with the original soil (), some are 7 years old! I do occasionally water them with Miracle Gro if I think of it.....

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Are yours still outdoors Eileen?

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Yes, and will be until we are threatened with a killing frost. Fortunately slugs/snails aren't much of a problem here.