Amaryllis Red Lion Lily 1 Live Flower Bulb – Large Bloom Indoor/Outdoor

Overview

Introduce a splash of festive color and dramatic elegance to your home or garden with the magnificent Amaryllis Red Lion Lily bulb. This acclaimed Hippeastrum variety, often simply called Amaryllis Red Lion bulb, is renowned for its strikingly large, velvety red flowers that command attention. An old-time favorite and recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society in 2012, ‘Red Lion’ is a true knockout. Each premium bulb promises to deliver 2-3 sturdy stems, with each stem bearing 4-6 voluptuous blooms, creating a spectacular display that can last for weeks. Whether you’re looking for a captivating holiday centerpiece or a vibrant addition to your perennial garden in suitable zones, this Hippeastrum Red Lion offers unparalleled beauty and ease of cultivation.

The ‘Red Lion’ Amaryllis is not just a flower; it’s an experience. Its audacious, tropical-looking blossoms are perfect for taking the chill out of winter, providing a much-needed burst of color indoors. The larger the bulb, the greater the potential for more flower stems and an abundance of blooms, ensuring a truly grand show. These bulbs are incredibly easy to plant and nearly foolproof to grow, making them an ideal choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Enjoy weeks, and even months, of spectacular flowering, either as potted plants or as stunning cut flowers that will elevate any floral arrangement.

Key Benefits

The Amaryllis Red Lion Lily bulb offers a multitude of benefits, making it a cherished addition to any plant collection. Its combination of beauty, ease of care, and lasting appeal sets it apart:

• Spectacular Blooms: Produces exceptionally large, rich red flowers that captivate with their vibrant color and luxurious appearance. Each bulb yields multiple stems, each with several impressive blooms.
• Award-Winning Variety: Recognized with the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit in 2012, assuring its superior quality and performance. This makes the Red Lion flower bulb a reliable choice for stunning results.
• Easy to Grow: Known for being nearly foolproof to plant and cultivate, making it an excellent choice for gardeners of all skill levels, even those new to growing Amaryllis.
• Long-Lasting Display: The flowers do not bloom simultaneously, extending the overall flowering period for weeks, providing continuous enjoyment indoors or out.
• Versatile Decor: Perfect as a festive holiday gift, a stunning indoor potted plant to brighten winter days, or an elegant cut flower for dramatic arrangements.
• Indoor & Outdoor Appeal: While primarily grown indoors in most climates, it can be planted outdoors in USDA zones 8-11, thriving in warm, deep South regions.
• Dramatic Height: Elegantly rising up to 24 inches (60 cm) tall, the tall flower stalks add a vertical element of drama and sophistication to your space.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Amaryllis Red Lion Lily bulb is straightforward, ensuring a magnificent display with minimal effort. Plant your bulb in well-draining soil, such as a mix of loam, peat, and sand, ensuring the top third of the bulb remains above the soil line. After planting, water sparingly until growth appears, then increase watering as the plant develops. Amaryllis bulbs prefer bright, indirect light indoors. If growing outdoors in appropriate USDA zones, choose a location with full sun to medium sun exposure, ensuring it receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily for optimal blooming.

Once established and actively growing, maintain consistent moisture but avoid overwatering, which can lead to bulb rot. Fertilize every 2-4 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing and blooming period. Ideal indoor temperatures range from 65-75°F (18-24°C). After flowering, allow the foliage to photosynthesize and replenish the bulb’s energy reserves. Once the leaves begin to yellow, reduce watering and allow the plant to go dormant. The large bloom Amaryllis is hardy to USDA zones 8-11 for outdoor planting, meaning it can survive mild winters in these regions. For colder climates, it’s best grown as a potted plant indoors and brought inside before the first frost.

This Red Lion flower bulb typically blooms 7-9 weeks after planting. To encourage reblooming in subsequent years, ensure the bulb receives adequate care during its growth cycle and a proper dormancy period. Common problems are few, but watch out for spider mites or mealybugs; treat promptly with insecticidal soap if spotted. Providing the right conditions will ensure your Amaryllis thrives and continues to produce its spectacular red blossoms year after year.

Size & Details

Each purchase includes one premium Amaryllis Red Lion Lily bulb, ready for planting. These bulbs are selected for their size and vigor, with larger bulbs having a greater potential to produce more flower stems and an abundance of blooms. Once mature, the elegant flower stalks can rise up to 24 inches (60 cm) tall, showcasing the impressive large bloom Amaryllis flowers. Each bulb is expected to produce 2-3 stems, with each stem bearing between 4-6 individual flowers, creating a truly opulent display. The overall flowering period can last a fairly long time, as the individual flowers do not bloom simultaneously, extending your enjoyment.

This Amaryllis is a perennial, meaning it will return year after year with proper care and dormancy. It is incredibly easy to plant and grow, providing weeks and even months of bloom indoors as a potted plant or as a cut flower. For those in USDA zones 8-11, particularly in the deep South, the bulbs can be planted outdoors and naturalized. The bulbs are shipped ready to plant and will typically begin to show growth within a few weeks, with blooms appearing approximately 7-9 weeks after planting. This makes the Hippeastrum Red Lion an excellent choice for planning holiday decor or for a vibrant mid-winter floral spectacle.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The flower stalks of the Amaryllis Red Lion Lily bulb typically grow up to 24 inches (60 cm) tall. The blooms themselves are quite large and dramatic.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: This product is for a single Amaryllis bulb, not a potted plant. You will need to provide your own pot, usually one that is 6-8 inches in diameter for a single bulb.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Red Lion flower bulb can be grown indoors in all climates, especially for winter blooms. It can also be planted outdoors in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: Indoors, it thrives in bright, indirect light. Outdoors, it prefers full sun to medium sun exposure, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, the Amaryllis Red Lion bulb is considered very easy to cultivate and is nearly foolproof, making it suitable for beginners.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your Amaryllis bulb will arrive dormant and ready for planting. Instructions for planting and care will be included to help you get started.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: Typically, the large bloom Amaryllis will begin to flower approximately 7-9 weeks after planting, depending on growing conditions and bulb size.
• Q: When is the best time to plant this Amaryllis? A: For indoor blooming, plant in late fall to early winter for holiday season flowers. For outdoor planting in suitable zones, spring is generally a good time after the last frost.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: The Amaryllis ‘Red Lion’ is hardy outdoors in USDA zones 8-11. In colder zones, it must be grown indoors or the bulbs lifted and stored over winter.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature it can tolerate? A: For outdoor planting, it needs temperatures consistently above freezing. Indoors, typical room temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C) are ideal.