Have you ever planted an Amaryllis bulb?

I bought several Amaryllis kits to give to my grandchildren for Christmas. As they are in this gardening mode, it was the perfect gift and would last for years if they looked after it right.
We had a lot of fun planting the bulbs the day after Christmas

Scarlet Baby” is a beautiful bright red trumpet shaped flower, usually four on a stem—one pointing each direction..Mature bulbs will produce two to three flowerings per season .

Bulbs and foliage are more compact than standard Amaryllis, with beautiful dark green sword-like foliage. These plants do not need a rest period and can be grown year-round to bloom in spring.
It is important to moisten the mix thoroughly before planting your bulb. These are usually peat--based mixes that are difficult to get wet. I suggest you empty the mix into a small bucket. Then add water slowly, a little at a time, while stirring the mix continuously with a stick. This will help moisten the mix thoroughly.

Important: Make sure the mix is moist and not too wet. Once the water has been absorbed (leaving the mix overnight helps) it will be easier to pot your plant.

. Plant the bulb so that the neck is pointing upwards. The neck and about 1/3 to 1/2 of the bulb should be exposed. At this stage, the mix should be kept just moist, as the bulb does not yet have any roots and will rot with excessive moisture. In a few weeks, as the flowering stem emerges, you can increase the amount of water.

Be careful not to get water into the neck of the bulb when watering. The soil should be tamped down firmly so that the bulb is steady.

The flowering period is between late December and June
After the Amaryllis hs stopped flowering and when the stem starts to sag, cut it back to the top of the bulb.

Have fun planting your amaryllis. They also make a good Mother’s day gift