Amaryllis

Basic Amaryllis Flower Information

Common Names
Amaryllis

Scientific Name
Genus species Amaryllis belladonna
Family Amaryllidaceae

History
Since Victorian times, a special meaning has been attached to flowers. Amaryllis blooms are huge, trumpet-shaped flowers clustered atop stately long, leafless stems. This flowers are traditionally sold during the winter holidays–both as cut flowers and packaged in potted bulb kits.

Amaryllis Flower Meaning
pride, pastoral poetry, radiant beauty.

Amaryllis are, also, associated with:

Astrological Flowers
Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 9)

Birth Month Flower
N/A

Floral Design Qualities For Amaryllis

Type of Use: Flower
Form: Mass/Form
Fragrance: N/A
Line: N/A
Silhouette: Branched/Head
Blossom Texture: Satin
Stem Size: 14-28"
Blossom Size: 4-6"
Vase Life: 7-14 Days

Amaryllis Design Uses
A diverse flower suitable for traditional arrangements or for wedding flowers.An amaryllis stem is striking when used alone or in a vegatative design.

Amaryllis Flower Colors
Reds, oranges, reds/purples, whites/ivories

Blooming Season
Winter, Fall.

General Flower Availability
Summer, Fall, Winter.

Wedding Flower Availability
Summer, Fall, Winter.