Colours
There are more colours than might be expected; as well as red and white, Amaryllis also comes in pink, orange and salmon and you can even opt for violet or a two-coloured variety. You can also choose from more than 30 different varieties. More than enough choice!
Availability
Were you aware that Amaryllis is available from September onward? This means there is nothing to stop you giving Amaryllis the spotlight in your shop well before Christmas. The same applies to the post Christmas period as Amaryllis is in good supply until the end of April. So Valentine’s Day and Easter also provide excellent sales opportunities for Amaryllis!
Tips for care in the home
- Slant cut the stems and stand them in fresh water
- It is advisable to use a tall, heavy based vase as the flowers are very heavy
- Remove dead flowers at once
- Once in flower they will continue to grow rapidly. Ensure they have adequate space to develop
- Remember that if you take a stem from the vase, it will be filled with water
- The flowers will keep their looks for at least ten days and even up to fourteen days depending on the temperature in the room where they are displayed
Tips for care in the shop
Amaryllis is an ideal flower: short or long; on its own in a narrow vase or in a bouquet. The flowers are also suitable for large and small arrangements. Even if the stems are damaged or broken, they can be cut off and the Amaryllis flowers can be displayed to great decorative effect in a dish or bowl. And for an unusual and eye-catching way to show them off try suspending them upside down with aluminium wire. Fill the stems with water to keep them fresh.
Did you know that....
- The buds on an Amaryllis stems do not all open at the same time?
- Amaryllis stands for pride and bewitching beauty?
- Improvements to the assortment have been ongoing for 150 years?
- Hippeastrum originally comes from South America and the Caribbean?
We hope you will enjoy working with Amaryllis!
