Overview

Transform your indoor space with the exquisite beauty of the Amadeus Double Amaryllis bulb. This stunning variety produces magnificent, giant double white flowers, delicately feathered with striking red tips, creating a truly spectacular display. Unlike many smaller bulbs, our premium 32/34 cm bulbs are renowned for their robust growth, ensuring a captivating show. Each bulb is engineered to reliably produce two sturdy 18-24 inch stems, with each stem proudly bearing 4 or 5 enormous, long-lasting flowers, often exceeding 8 inches in diameter. These impressive blooms are not only a joy to behold but also remarkably easy to cultivate, making them an ideal choice for both seasoned gardeners and enthusiastic beginners. The Amadeus Double Amaryllis is a fantastic way to bring vibrant life and elegant color into your home, especially during the colder months.

Known for their dramatic beauty and relatively simple care, Double Amaryllis flowers are a popular choice for holiday decorations and thoughtful gifts. With proper care, these bulbs can be enjoyed for many seasons, providing a continuous source of floral delight. Their large, showy petals and intricate coloration make them a focal point in any room, adding a touch of sophisticated charm. Experience the thrill of watching these spectacular flowers unfold, bringing a slice of botanical grandeur to your living space.

Key Benefits

The Amadeus Double Amaryllis bulb offers a wealth of benefits, making it a standout choice for indoor gardening enthusiasts. From its striking appearance to its ease of care, this bulb delivers a rewarding growing experience.

• Spectacular Double Blooms: Enjoy exceptionally large, double white flowers with beautiful red feathered tips, creating a luxurious and eye-catching display that commands attention. The intricate petal arrangement adds depth and sophistication.
• Giant Bulb Size: Our 32/34 cm bulbs are significantly larger than many on the market, ensuring vigorous growth and a more impressive floral show with multiple stems and numerous blooms per bulb. This guarantees a bountiful flowering.
• Easy Indoor Growing: These bulbs are remarkably easy to grow indoors, requiring minimal effort to produce stunning results. Perfect for beginners and those seeking a low-maintenance yet high-impact plant for their home.
• Long-Lasting Flowers: The magnificent blooms are known for their longevity, providing weeks of vibrant color and beauty, extending the enjoyment of your floral arrangement. Their durable petals hold up well.
• Excellent Gift Idea: A thriving Amaryllis bulb makes a thoughtful and thrilling gift for loved ones, children, or home-bound individuals, offering a unique opportunity to experience the joy of growing. It’s a gift that keeps on giving.
• Multiple Stems & Blooms: Each bulb typically produces two sturdy stems, each bearing 4-5 huge flowers, delivering a prolific and abundant flowering season from a single planting. This maximizes your floral display.
• Holiday & Winter Cheer: Start bulbs in succession to grace your home with continuous blooms from holiday time until spring, adding warmth and festive spirit during the colder months. The Amadeus Double Amaryllis bulb is a winter garden essential.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Amadeus Double Amaryllis bulb is straightforward, ensuring a magnificent bloom. Upon arrival, plant your bulb in a pot that is just slightly larger than the bulb itself, leaving about one-third of the bulb exposed above the soil line. Use a well-draining potting mix. Water thoroughly after planting, then sparingly until growth appears. Once the stem emerges, increase watering as needed to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Overwatering is a common mistake and can lead to bulb rot.

Amaryllis thrive in bright, indirect light. Place your potted bulb in a location where it will receive ample sunlight, such as near a south-facing window, but avoid direct, intense afternoon sun which can scorch the leaves. The ideal temperature for growth and flowering is between 65-75°F (18-24°C). Fertilize every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer once the flower stalk appears, continuing until the foliage begins to yellow after blooming. After flowering, cut the spent flower stalk near the top of the bulb, but allow the leaves to continue growing to replenish the bulb’s energy for next year’s blooms. For an impressive indoor amaryllis care routine, ensure consistent conditions.

After the leaves yellow and die back, typically in late summer or early fall, allow the bulb to rest for 8-10 weeks in a cool, dark place (around 50-55°F or 10-13°C) without water. This dormant period is crucial for reblooming. After dormancy, repot if necessary, and resume watering and feeding to initiate a new growth cycle. This cyclical process ensures your Amadeus Double Amaryllis bulb continues to provide stunning displays year after year. Watch for common pests like mealybugs or spider mites and treat promptly with insecticidal soap if observed.

Size & Details

Each purchase includes one premium Amadeus Double Amaryllis bulb, boasting an impressive size of 32/34 cm in circumference. This larger bulb size is indicative of its robust health and potential for prolific flowering. When fully grown, the flower stems typically reach a height of 18-24 inches, proudly supporting clusters of huge flowers, each often exceeding 8 inches in diameter. The plant exhibits a medium growth rate, with blooms usually appearing 6-8 weeks after planting, depending on environmental conditions and the specific variety. The bulb is shipped dormant, ready for immediate planting upon arrival. This ensures you can kickstart your white amaryllis bulb journey right away.

The Amaryllis is a tender bulb, meaning it is not frost-hardy and is best grown indoors in most climates, or outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11 in well-drained soil. With proper care and a period of dormancy, these bulbs can live for many years, providing annual floral spectacles. The large, hybrid nature of these bulbs contributes to their impressive flower count and size, making them a superior choice for those seeking a dramatic and rewarding indoor plant. Enjoy the grandeur of these Double Amaryllis flowers throughout the winter and spring seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The flower stems of the Amadeus Double Amaryllis typically grow 18-24 inches tall. Each individual flower can be over 8 inches in diameter, creating a very impressive display from the Amadeus Double Amaryllis bulb.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: This product is for one bare 32/34 cm Amaryllis bulb, not a potted plant. You will need to plant it in a pot that is slightly larger than the bulb itself, leaving about one-third of the bulb exposed.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Amadeus Double Amaryllis is primarily grown as an indoor plant in most climates. It can be grown outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11 where it is frost-free, but it thrives best as a potted indoor specimen.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: Amaryllis bulbs prefer bright, indirect light. Place them near a sunny window where they can receive ample light without being subjected to harsh, direct afternoon sun. This helps ensure healthy growth and vibrant Double Amaryllis flowers.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, Amaryllis bulbs are considered very easy to care for, making them suitable for beginners. They require minimal attention once planted, primarily needing consistent watering and bright light to produce stunning blooms.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your Amadeus Double Amaryllis bulb will arrive dormant and ready for planting. It will be a firm, healthy 32/34 cm bulb, carefully packaged to ensure its safe journey to your home.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: Typically, the Amadeus Double Amaryllis bulb will bloom approximately 6-8 weeks after planting, depending on the growing conditions and the specific natural cycle of the bulb.
• Q: When is the best time to plant? A: Amaryllis bulbs can be planted anytime from fall through early spring for winter and spring blooms. For continuous flowering, you can plant bulbs in succession every 2-3 weeks. Follow a good amaryllis growing guide for best results.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature it can tolerate? A: As a tender bulb, Amaryllis cannot tolerate freezing temperatures. If grown outdoors, it requires temperatures above 50°F (10°C). Indoors, average room temperatures are ideal.
• Q: Is this a true double flower? A: Yes, the ‘Double Amadeus’ variety is known for its true double flowers, featuring multiple layers of petals that give it a full, luxurious appearance, characteristic of the white amaryllis bulb.