In the United States large-flowered bulbs commonly called Amaryllis are traditionally
forced as winter decoration. Most of these plants are actually of the genus
Hippeastrum.
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| Red Hippeastrum Flower |
This year I bought three bulbs, two of which are now providing lovely holiday color. Hopefully they'll survive to bloom next Christmas as well.
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| Hippeastrum inflorescence |
Closely related, but blooming outdoors this month, are the flowers of the lovely pink
Nerine bowdenii. These ones are in the Strybing Arboretum in Golden Gate Park
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| Nerine bowdenii |
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