Giant Dutch Amaryllis Bulb – 32/34 cm – Red & White Striated Flowers – One Bulb

Overview

Bring vibrant color and elegance into your home with the magnificent Giant Dutch Amaryllis bulb. This extraordinary bulb promises a spectacular floral show, renowned for its large, striking red and white striated blooms. Each robust bulb is carefully cultivated to ensure healthy growth and abundant flowering, typically producing 4-5 impressive flowers per stem. The Amaryllis is a beloved holiday favorite, transforming any indoor space into a festive wonderland. Whether you’re looking to brighten your own home or searching for the perfect present, this easy-to-grow bulb is a fantastic choice for gardeners of all skill levels, from children to grandparents, and anyone new to plant care. Its dramatic appearance and minimal fuss make it a standout addition to any plant collection.

The Giant Dutch Amaryllis bulb offers an unparalleled experience in indoor gardening. Known botanically as Hippeastrum, these bulbs are prized for their dramatic size and stunning floral displays. Unlike many other plants, Amaryllis bulbs require very little hands-on care once planted, making them incredibly rewarding. The anticipation of watching the tall flower stalk emerge and unfurl its magnificent petals is a joy in itself. This particular variety, with its captivating red and white stripes, ensures a truly unique and eye-catching presentation.

Key Benefits

The Giant Dutch Amaryllis bulb provides a wealth of benefits, from its stunning aesthetic appeal to its ease of cultivation, making it a highly desirable plant for any home. Its robust nature ensures a rewarding growing experience, culminating in beautiful blooms.

• Spectacular Blooms: Enjoy large, dramatic flowers with beautiful red and white striations that create a stunning focal point in any room. These showy blooms are a true visual delight, offering a sophisticated splash of color during the colder months.
• Easy to Grow: Ideal for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike, this Amaryllis bulb care is straightforward, requiring minimal effort for maximum reward. Simply plant and provide basic light and water, and watch it flourish.
• Perfect Holiday Decor: The vibrant colors and impressive size make it an excellent choice for festive holiday decorations, adding a touch of natural elegance to your seasonal arrangements. Its timely blooming often coincides perfectly with winter celebrations.
• Thoughtful Gift Idea: A living gift that keeps on giving, this Amaryllis is perfect for loved ones, teachers, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of nature. An Amaryllis gift is a unique and memorable present that brings joy.
• High Bloom Potential: Each large 32/34 cm bulb is capable of producing multiple stems, with each stem bearing 4-5 magnificent flowers, ensuring a lush and full display. This high yield guarantees a truly impressive floral show.
• Long-Lasting Flowers: Once bloomed, the individual flowers and overall display can last for several weeks, providing prolonged enjoyment and beauty in your home.
• Indoor Beauty: Perfectly suited for indoor cultivation, it brings natural beauty and a touch of the garden inside, especially during seasons when outdoor gardening is less feasible.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Giant Dutch Amaryllis bulb is a simple and rewarding process that guarantees a breathtaking display. To ensure optimal growth and flowering, select a pot that is only slightly larger than the bulb itself, leaving about an inch of space around the sides. Plant the bulb with its top third exposed above the soil line, using a well-draining potting mix. After planting, water thoroughly once, then sparingly until you see the new growth emerge, which typically takes a few weeks. Overwatering at this stage can lead to rot.

Sunlight requirements for Amaryllis are crucial for robust growth and vibrant blooms. Place your potted Amaryllis in a location that receives bright, indirect light. A south or west-facing window is often ideal. While they appreciate ample light, direct, harsh sunlight can scorch the leaves or fade the flower colors. Once the flower stalk appears and begins to grow, you can rotate the pot every few days to encourage straight growth. The ideal temperature range for Amaryllis is between 60-70°F (15-21°C).

After the initial watering, maintain consistent but moderate moisture. Allow the top inch or two of the soil to dry out between waterings. Once the plant is actively growing and flowering, you can increase watering slightly. Fertilize every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer once the flower stalk and leaves are actively growing. After the flowers fade, cut the spent bloom stalk off, but allow the leaves to continue growing. This period is essential for the bulb to store energy for next year’s blooms. Continue to water and fertilize the leaves throughout the summer. For reblooming, allow the bulb to go dormant for 8-10 weeks in a cool, dark place (around 50-55°F or 10-13°C) before restarting the watering cycle. This dormancy period is key for another stunning red and white Amaryllis display.

Size & Details

This offering includes one premium Giant Dutch Amaryllis bulb, sized 32/34 cm in circumference. This impressive size indicates a mature, robust bulb with excellent potential for multiple flower stalks and large, impactful blooms. Each bulb is expected to produce healthy, strong stems that will bear 4-5 individual flowers, creating a full and luxuriant display. The mature plant, once the flowers are fully open, typically reaches a height of 18-24 inches, making it a prominent feature in any indoor setting. The bulb ships dormant and ready for planting, ensuring it arrives in optimal condition for successful growth. With proper Amaryllis bulb care, you can expect blooms within 6-10 weeks after planting, providing a timely floral spectacle.

The large size of this Amaryllis bulb means you’re investing in a superior quality plant that will deliver a truly grand scale of beauty. The approximate measurements provided are for the bulb itself, guaranteeing you receive a substantial foundation for your floral endeavors. This particular variety is cherished for its striking red and white striated petals, which add a unique artistic quality to its appearance. It’s an excellent choice for a holiday centerpiece or a vibrant accent in your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get and what size pot does it come in? A: This listing is for one 32/34 cm Giant Dutch Amaryllis bulb, not a potted plant. Once bloomed, the plant typically reaches 18-24 inches tall. We recommend planting it in a pot that is only slightly larger than the bulb, leaving about an inch of space around the sides.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? How much sunlight does it need? A: The Giant Dutch Amaryllis bulb is primarily grown as an indoor plant, especially in cooler climates. It thrives in bright, indirect light, such as near a south or west-facing window. Avoid harsh, direct sun that can scorch the leaves.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? Is it good for beginners? A: Yes, Amaryllis bulbs are remarkably easy to grow and are excellent for beginners. With minimal effort, you can achieve stunning results, making it a very rewarding plant for those new to gardening. Just follow basic watering and light guidelines.
• Q: What condition will the Amaryllis bulb arrive in? Is it shipped in soil? A: Your Giant Dutch Amaryllis bulb will arrive dormant and bare, without soil or a pot. This is the standard and best way to ship bulbs, ensuring they are healthy and ready for planting upon arrival at your home.
• Q: Can I use this Amaryllis as a holiday decoration? Is it pet-safe? A: Absolutely! The vibrant red and white Amaryllis blooms are perfect for festive holiday decorations. While Amaryllis plants are beautiful, they are considered toxic if ingested by pets. It’s best to keep them out of reach of curious animals.
• Q: How long until it blooms after planting? When is the best time to plant? A: Typically, you can expect your Giant Dutch Amaryllis bulb to bloom within 6-10 weeks after planting. For holiday blooms, plant your bulb in late October to early November. You can plant them at any time for a beautiful indoor display.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? What’s the minimum temperature? A: As an indoor plant, the Amaryllis is not typically left outdoors in freezing temperatures. It prefers temperatures between 60-70°F (15-21°C). If you live in a warm climate (USDA zones 9-11), you might be able to grow it outdoors, but it’s generally happier indoors where temperatures are controlled.
• Q: How do I ensure my Amaryllis reblooms next year? A: After the flowers fade, cut the flower stalk but allow the leaves to grow. Continue watering and fertilizing through summer. In late summer/early fall, allow the plant to go dormant by withholding water and placing it in a cool, dark spot for 8-10 weeks. This dormant period is crucial for reblooming.
• Q: What kind of soil should I use for my Amaryllis bulb? A: Use a good quality, well-draining potting mix. A mix designed for indoor plants or bulbs will work well. Avoid heavy soils that retain too much moisture, as this can lead to bulb rot.
• Q: How often should I water my Amaryllis? A: After initial planting, water sparingly until new growth appears. Once actively growing, water when the top inch or two of soil feels dry to the touch. It’s better to slightly underwater than overwater.