Just fyi for everyone I have been looking and counting to figure out when to plant for Christmas blooms for mine im selling. i have posted a few different amount of times. they are going to differ in what kind of bulb AND where it came from. My supplier gets them from holland AND southern hemisphere. the ones from southern hemisphere even have different amount of times it is a guessing game so im going to post all the info here that i have it might not affect most but I am selling in 2 stores and they have specified they want them already growing with 1 fower stalk almost open and the other 1/2 way around Dec 7 when i deliver (no pressure!)
southern hemisphere:
These amaryllis are native to South Africa and Brazil, the perfect locations as far as climate is concerned. The bulbs are harvested early, giving plenty of time to prepare them properly for the market. You will be able to put the potted amaryllis on sale in the early autumn. These amaryllis are ideally suited for growing in pots with a wide range of bulbs of the very highest quality.
Bulb Stem Stem Bloom Forcing
Variety Color Size Length Count Count Time
Apple Blossom B-pink/white 28/30 20" 2 8 5 Wks
Double Dragon B-Double red 28/30 14" 2 7 6 Wks
Matterhorn B-white 28/30 22" 2 8 6 Wks
Minerva B-red/white 28/30 20" 2 6 6 Wks
Olaf B-bright red 28/30 20" 2 8 6 Wks
Picotee B-white w/red trim 28/30 20" 2 8 6 Wks
Red Lion B-true red 28/30 16" 2 8 6 Wks
Susan B-pink 28/30 18" 2 8 5 Wks
Bold Leader A-dark red 24/26 14" 1.6 7.7 38 Days
Cocktail A-signal red 24/26 20" 1.3 5 32 Days
Merry Christmas A- 24/26 12" 1.6 5.2 32 Days
Wedding Dance A-pure white 24/26 16" 1.3 5.1 30 Days
B=Brazilian Amaryllis A=South African
the rest are Holland and to long list they give this guideline for time
Holland Amaryllis are available from October until April. Because of the large assortment that is presently on the market, it is difficult to give an exact forcing schedule. Below we list some varieties and their forcing characteristics. . As a rule it takes 4 weeks to flower after the stem emerges
For Christmas Plant November 10 See Southern Hemishphere Bulbs
hope this helps us all get the flowers we want when we want
mike
