Species Lilies

[TundraKev]

I have quite a few Amaryllis plants, I get to pick up new and unusual ones when I am in the Netherlands on business (and yes, they are approved for import). The nice thing is that they grow outside year round here in So Cal. In fact, several just finished blooming. And the bulbs you get over in Europe are so big, I mean huge. I have to put them in 12" clay pots or larger to keep them from tipping over when the leaves and stalks come out. My favorite one is a Salmon color with Red veining. I'll have to see if I can find a photo and name.

Diane - please do post a picture if you can find it. I had no idea you could bring back plants like that. I know that with amaryllis, size does make a world of difference. Many years ago, I gave my parents a huge amaryllis bulb. It was expensive, but well worth it. Even with their irregular care, it has continued to produce 3-4 flower stalks every year.

I've been kind of disappointed in the past with the quality of amaryllis bulbs I've purchased even from some of the better nurseries, so I really haven't bought any for many years. I do like them though.

[Diane]

I'll start digging around for a picture. You normally can bring back bulbs from the Netherlands that have a certificate from the grower. Certain growers have certified greenhouses that the USDA inspects and approves. If you ever go to the Netherlands you must go to the Bloomenmarket in Amsterdam. You can get bulbs of every type and they are soooo big and happy looking.

[Diane]

:lemmetell Actually, a little benign neglect seems to be just what they like! At least that is what they get from me!

[QUOTE=TundraKev] Even with their irregular care, it has continued to produce 3-4 flower stalks every year.

[Diane]

This is a photo from the US National Arboretum. The name is Desert Dawn. A couple places on the web advertise it. I picked up mine in Amsterdam.

[TundraKev]

Very nice.