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Grow Frilly, Bold and Unique Enjoy the changing colors this variety 212345678901234567890123456789012123456789012345678901234567890121 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012 1234567890123456789012345678901212345678901234567890123456789012 1 1
Amaryllis This Winter
exhibits as it transforms from bud to fully
by Melinda Myers open flower.

When squirrels are busy storing nuts Amaryllis are long lasting cut flowers and
for winter, it’s time for gardeners to the variety Picotee is no exception. Each of
start gathering amaryllis bulbs to its pure white petals are outlined with a
sustain them through the dreary
months ahead. Ordering now will very thin red line. A lime-green center adds
ensure you have lots of choices, so freshness. Beautiful displayed in a pot or in
you can select an assortment of a vase.
different flowers styles, colors, and
bloom times. Rosy Star is another eye-catching
amaryllis with snowy white blossoms that
The flowers of double amaryllis are are decorated with brush stroke highlights
packed full of petals and sure to
brighten any day. Double King lives in three shades of pink. The apple green
up to its name with three or more throat adds to this variety’s elegance and
layers of brilliant red, velvety petals. appeal.
Each bulb produces multiple flower
stems, so you’ll enjoy weeks of As more people discover the joy of
blossoms. growing amaryllis, flower breeders are
busy introducing new cultivars. Gervase is a
Sweet Nymph is another double and
its softer coloring is equally beautiful. good example of these exciting new options.
The flowers feature layers of creamy Each blossom is a little different, with ruby-
white petals with coral pink stripes red petals adorned with variable stripes and
and are sure to add a bit of romantic veining. You will have plenty of blooms to
charm to your winter. enjoy as large bulbs can produce twelve or Resources Revealed
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Blooms magazine and was commissioned by coronavirusfactsalliance; from the Staff at
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add elegance to your winter decor. Its article. Myers’ web site Cut this out and reference later.
enormous, frosty white flowers have is www.MelindaMyers.com.
lime green accents and combine nicely Remember:
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