Nyboy
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Amaryllis are not exotic here. I put them in the ground and water them when it is dry. That's all. They are an attractive plant even when not blooming.How wonderful that you can grow such an exotic plant outdoors.
Amaryllis are not exotic here. I put them in the ground and water them when it is dry. That's all. They are an attractive plant even when not blooming.
@Carol Dee can stick tulips in the ground and they come back up and bloom year after year for her. Here, they are pretty much a one year plant. It's just too hot for them.
The differences in climate makes for interesting planting methods.
A lot of tulips are a one year plant. Not what the companies promise, but I think they sell inferior plants. I always plant red emperor or darwin tulips as they will come back for a few years. I just keep adding to them.I bought a collection of tulips last year, a lot of them for my front stone wall. A red, a white, a ruffled red, and a red/white. So far it is a bust. They are not as promised. The red/ white is a red/yellow and a poor one at that. I will give them more time but I am going to complain if it is a bait and switch. They were from a big bulb company that I buy from. I think many companies sell you a picture.Amaryllis are not exotic here. I put them in the ground and water them when it is dry. That's all. They are an attractive plant even when not blooming.
@Carol Dee can stick tulips in the ground and they come back up and bloom year after year for her. Here, they are pretty much a one year plant. It's just too hot for them.
The differences in climate makes for interesting planting methods.
Sure hope they give you some flowers. Always sad when they do not do or grow as promised. IF nothing comes I would complain too!A lot of tulips are a one year plant. Not what the companies promise, but I think they sell inferior plants. I always plant red emperor or darwin tulips as they will come back for a few years. I just keep adding to them.I bought a collection of tulips last year, a lot of them for my front stone wall. A red, a white, a ruffled red, and a red/white. So far it is a bust. They are not as promised. The red/ white is a red/yellow and a poor one at that. I will give them more time but I am going to complain if it is a bait and switch. They were from a big bulb company that I buy from. I think many companies sell you a picture.