The flamboyant blooms of amaryllis (Hippeastrum) are a welcome sight in the depths of winter and early spring. They're easy to grow, and take between six to eight weeks to flower. Planted in pots from mid- to late-September, they should be in flower for Christmas. Amaryllis are perennial, meaning they will produce flowers each winter for at least 20 years when cared for correctly.

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How to plant an amaryllis bulb

When you first open your amaryllis box, you'll find a bulb with small, dehydrated roots. To kickstart growth, fully submerge the bulb in lukewarm water for a few hours. Once soaked, plant it into the pot provided (or use your own 12cm pot), using free-draining cactus compost, ensuring the top 20 per cent of the bulb is above the soil line. You can plant amaryllis bulbs individually to dot around the house or, if you have several bulbs, you can plant them together as long as there's at least 2.5cm of soil between each bulb.


How to care for an amaryllis

Watering amaryllis. Sarah Cuttle
Watering amaryllis. Sarah Cuttle
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