Strong King Amaryllis
Hippeastrum
Specifications
Small amaryllis bulbs packed in boxes with plastic pots are widely available in late fall. They offer convenience and a perfectly OK display. But if you want a real show — whether for a family member or a friend, or for yourself — you will want a really big bulb of an outstanding variety presented in a substantial pot of your own choosing. When this amaryllis unfurls its 7-inch flowers in January or February, jaws will drop. Strong King, indeed.
Allow 12 weeks from potting to bloom. Most bulbs will not flower until after Christmas.
Amaryllises are not available for shipment until late October. If you are also ordering outdoor bulbs and need the outdoor bulbs earlier, please place two separate orders.
End of Season Savings
The prices shown here are 20% off our 2024 catalog prices.
| Item # | 7083 |
| Height | 20—30 inches |
| Flower Color | Red with White |
| Bulb Size |
32—34cm ?
Bulb size is determined by the circumference around the largest part of the bulb. Colorblends only delivers top size bulbs. Large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs.
|
| USDA Zones |
8b—10b ?
Hardy in USDA zones 8b to 10b in the South or 10b on the West Coast.
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| Bloom Time | Indoor |
Delivery & Planting Times
Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. They need cool soil to make roots before the onset of winter. Cool fall weather arrives at different times from north to south and from high elevations to low.
Please note that the temperature of the soil lags behind the air temperature. You can generally plant later than the windows provided in this map. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant.
Strong King Amaryllis
Hippeastrum
Small amaryllis bulbs packed in boxes with plastic pots are widely available in late fall. They offer convenience and a perfectly OK display. But if you want a real show — whether for a family member or a friend, or for yourself — you will want a really big bulb of an outstanding variety presented in a substantial pot of your own choosing. When this amaryllis unfurls its 7-inch flowers in January or February, jaws will drop. Strong King, indeed.
Allow 12 weeks from potting to bloom. Most bulbs will not flower until after Christmas.
Amaryllises are not available for shipment until late October. If you are also ordering outdoor bulbs and need the outdoor bulbs earlier, please place two separate orders.
End of Season Savings
The prices shown here are 20% off our 2024 catalog prices.
| Item # | 7083 |
| Height | 20—30 inches |
| Flower Color | Red with White |
| Bulb Size |
32—34cm ?
Bulb size is determined by the circumference around the largest part of the bulb. Colorblends only delivers top size bulbs. Large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs.
|
| USDA Zones |
8b—10b ?
Hardy in USDA zones 8b to 10b in the South or 10b on the West Coast.
|
| Bloom Time | Indoor |
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When to Plant
Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. They need cool soil to make roots before the onset of winter. Cool fall weather arrives at different times from north to south and from high elevations to low.
Please note that the temperature of the soil lags behind the air temperature. You can generally plant later than the windows provided in this map. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant.
Planting Instructions
Except where winters are very mild, amaryllis bulbs must be grown indoors in containers. Complete growing instructions are provided in our Planting & Care Instructions (PDF). A paper copy of the instructions is enclosed with every order.
In mild-winter areas (USDA Zone 8b and warmer), bulbs can be planted outdoors. They perform best in partial shade and require well-drained soil. They may need irrigation in dry climates. Once established, they typically bloom in the spring.
Planting Instructions
Except where winters are very mild, amaryllis bulbs must be grown indoors in containers. Complete growing instructions are provided in our Planting & Care Instructions (PDF). A paper copy of the instructions is enclosed with every order.
In mild-winter areas (USDA Zone 8b and warmer), bulbs can be planted outdoors. They perform best in partial shade and require well-drained soil. They may need irrigation in dry climates. Once established, they typically bloom in the spring.
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