Posted by Stephanie | Posted in Bulbs | Posted on 19-10-2007
Plant new bulbs outdoors in late September or early October for spring flowers. If you are transplanting an Amaryllis that was grown indoors over the holidays, be careful not to shock it. Gradually acclimate the indoor plants to brighter light by moving them to a porch or patio area for a few days before planting them in the garden. Ideally, you should plant your Amaryllis where it gets bright sun early in the day and shade in the afternoon. Avoid placing the bulb where it will dry out excessively; i.e., areas exposed to wind and prolonged sunlight. If you plan on leaving your Amaryllis in the ground all year, add a good organic mulch for insulation, especially during the fall and winter months.
Amaryllis is hardy to USDA zone 7b. It prefers a warm temperature (70 degrees to 75 degrees F) for best growth. If you live in a warmer area, you may even want to buy Amaryllis bulbs specifically for your garden–you can usually get them anytime in the spring or fall.