The National Garden Bureau designates a specific plant to celebrate each year. The goal is to promote awareness, education and appreciation for that particular plant — and this year, one of the ...

Learn how to care for amaryllis to enjoy their big, beautiful flowers for the holidays, and what to do with them afterwards. Andre Baranowski Huge, colorful flowers on tall stalks make amaryllis a ...

Waxed amaryllis bulbs require no watering due to their wax coating, making them low-maintenance holiday decorations. The ...

Q. I bought boxed amaryllis bulbs in early January, and they bloomed beautifully on the window sill in early February. How do I store and plant the bulbs for next season's blooming? A. Remove flower ...

Amaryllis originated in the tropical regions of South America and are easy to bring into bloom either indoors or outdoors. They come in many beautiful varieties and colors including red, white, pink ...

Q: l thought you'd enjoy a picture of my mother's amaryllis. She's maintained several plants for many years. They are such a unique plant and flower. - Dawn Lelm A: I'm always fascinated by what ...

Q: In March, I pulled some pots with amaryllis bulbs from my garage and left them in the front flower bed. When the leaves sprouted, there were bulbs. Both plants flowered in May. The bulbs sat in the ...

Q: I recently saw an amaryllis blooming in a neighbor’s garden. Will my potted holiday amaryllis survive if I plant it outdoors? A: The plants sold as holiday amaryllis are actually hippeastrums.

Easter has lilies. Thanksgiving has gourds. Christmas has poinsettias. And Valentine’s Day should have amaryllis. For the uninitiated, amaryllises are big bulbs that can produce among the biggest and ...

The breathtaking blooms of amaryllis are as sure a sign of winter as mittens and snow shovels. They brighten many homes during the holidays and cheer a dull January or herald Valentine’s Day for those ...