Published 4 hours ago • loading... • Updated 4 hours ago

Amaryllis can be grown outdoors with some winter care involved

Many years ago the author heard about planting Amaryllis bulbs outdoors and has since planted them each spring, digging over 80 bulbs this fall amid growing neighborhood interest.
In their native tropics, amaryllis can thrive outdoors, and Mike advised they needn't be limited to indoor use, prompting gardeners to plant them outside.
Following Mike's method, gardeners dig bulbs before fall frost, dry them in a garage for storage, and keep them around 50 degrees F while monitoring temperature fluctuations or using a covered tote.
Available widely this season, amaryllis bulbs are easy to find at garden centers and offer blooms lasting two weeks or more when planted outdoors.
To naturalize amaryllis outdoors, gardeners should dig and dry bulbs in fall and store them over winter around 50 degrees F, then replant after danger of frost in late spring.

Insights by Ground AI