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Amaryllis bulbs are often sold
loose, as shown in the
photo
on the right. This is often
the
most inexpensive way to buy
them. Most store-bought
bulbs have
been especially prepared
to bloom within a
few weeks of planting--you
can see buds already emerging
from some
of the bulbs
pictured.
These
are also top-sized premium
bulbs. You will pay more, but
you will also get 2-3 stems of
flowers per bulb in one season!
If you are on a budget, smaller
bulbs are fine too. If you
follow our care guide you will
be
able to grow these up into
specimen sizes in a few years.
When buying bulbs always
look for bulbs that are firm
without any soft
spots. Also, choose the
largest bulb that you can
find.
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Once you learn how to
grow Amaryllis
bulbs, you'll want more than
one!
How can you find
Amaryllis bulbs at a
discount?
Jumbo double-flowered
Amaryllis bulbs for
sale
1.BUY
WHOLESALE Many
wholesale catalogs (find
those that specialize in bulbs)
will sell amaryllis bulbs in
wholesale quantities. This can
mean as few as five bulbs,
though all will be identical.
Go in with your friends, and
buy wholesale. Or, pot up
the extra bulbs and give them
out as holiday
gifts.
2. BUY A
PACKAGE
Most retail suppliers
online offer an amaryllis
package that bundle together
one each of the most popular
varieties into a discounted
package. Again, you
can give the ones you don't
like as gifts, or keep them all
for yourself. Chances are they
will all bloom at slightly
different times, so you will
have an extended display of
flowers!
3. WAIT
BEFORE YOU BUY
Most amaryllis are sold
from October through
December. Often, bulbs have
been especially prepared to
bloom around Christmas. Once
you are past the holiday
season, many garden centers and
retailers will try to get
rid of their bulbs, especially
potted gift kits, at a
discount. Also the bulbs
will often start budding and
leafing out and by then, most
people will not want
them. The flower
stalks can be twisted and
stunted from the bulbs being
packed together in a display
case or in a dark box. This is
a great way to build a
collection. Even if you forgo
this round of flowers, your
bulbs will bloom next
year.
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