Rosalie Amaryllis Bulb – 30/32 cm, Pink Flowers, Great for Forcing

Overview

Transform your home or garden with the exquisite Rosalie Amaryllis bulb. A long-time favorite among gardeners, this Amaryllis variety is celebrated for its spectacular blooms and ease of care. Each premium 30/32 cm bulb promises a breathtaking display of large, trumpet-shaped flowers. The petals unfurl with varying shades of pale to deep watermelon-pink, accented by elegant white striations and a fresh lime-green throat. As the flowers mature, their color deepens and softens into a warm pink-peach, creating a dynamic visual experience. The Rosalie Amaryllis bulb is perfect for forcing Amaryllis indoors, allowing you to enjoy vibrant floral beauty during the colder months when outdoor gardens are dormant. Most bulbs are capable of producing two, and sometimes even three, sturdy flowering stems, ensuring a prolonged period of spectacular blooms.

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum) are renowned for their dramatic and showy flowers, making them an excellent choice for a centerpiece or a thoughtful gift. The ‘Rosalie’ cultivar stands out with its unique color transformation and robust nature. Planting this bulb is a rewarding experience, leading to impressive blooms that can brighten any indoor space. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting, the Amaryllis Rosalie offers a relatively simple path to stunning floral success. Ensure you allow 6-8 weeks from planting the bulb to witnessing its magnificent bloom.

Key Benefits

Choosing the Rosalie Amaryllis bulb brings a host of benefits, making it a favorite for both its aesthetic appeal and ease of cultivation:

• Spectacular Blooms: Enjoy large, dramatic flowers that transition from pale to deep watermelon-pink, offering a captivating color display. Each bloom features elegant white striations and a vibrant lime-green throat, evolving into a warm pink-peach hue as it matures.
• Easy Forcing Indoors: This forcing Amaryllis bulb is perfectly suited for indoor cultivation, allowing you to enjoy beautiful blooms during winter and early spring, bringing life and color to your home when outdoor gardens are dormant.
• Multiple Flower Stems: Most bulbs produce two, and often three, strong flowering stems, ensuring a longer and more abundant blooming period from a single bulb.
• Low Maintenance: Once established, Amaryllis bulbs are relatively low maintenance, requiring consistent but not excessive watering and a sunny location to thrive.
• Ideal Gift: A blooming Amaryllis makes a wonderful and unique gift, representing beauty and new beginnings. The pink Amaryllis variety is particularly charming.
• Impressive Size: The 30/32 cm bulb size indicates a mature, healthy bulb with excellent potential for robust growth and large, showy flowers.
• Long-Lasting Display: With proper care, the magnificent blooms can last for several weeks, providing prolonged enjoyment and a focal point in any room.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Proper Amaryllis care is essential for maximizing the beauty and longevity of your Rosalie Amaryllis bulb. Begin by selecting a pot that is only slightly larger than the bulb itself, allowing about an inch of space around the bulb. Fill the bottom two-thirds of the pot with a good quality, well-draining potting medium. Place the bulb with its roots facing down, then add more growing medium around the bulb, ensuring that approximately one-third of the bulb remains exposed above the soil surface. This exposure is crucial for preventing rot and encouraging healthy growth. Do not fully bury the bulb.

After planting, water thoroughly but sparingly, keeping the growing medium moist but never waterlogged. Overwatering can lead to bulb rot. Place the planted bulb in a sunny location where the temperature remains consistently between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the flower stalk(s) and leaves begin to emerge, you can gradually increase the watering frequency. As the stems grow taller, rotate the pot regularly to ensure even light exposure and prevent the plant from leaning excessively towards the sun, which can cause it to topple. For optimal growth and reblooming, consider feeding your Amaryllis with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks after the foliage has fully developed and during the growing season. After flowering, allow the leaves to continue growing to replenish the bulb’s energy before entering a dormant period. Understanding Amaryllis care ensures a beautiful bloom year after year.

The ideal time for planting this Rosalie Amaryllis bulb for indoor display is typically in the fall or early winter to enjoy blooms during winter or early spring. Once the plant has finished flowering, you can cut the flower stalks back, but allow the leaves to remain. Continue to water and fertilize the plant throughout its active growing period (spring and summer). In late summer or early fall, gradually reduce watering to encourage dormancy. Once the leaves yellow and die back, store the bulb in a cool, dry, dark place for 8-10 weeks before restarting the planting and forcing process. This dormancy period is vital for encouraging subsequent blooms. Ensure your Amaryllis is not exposed to temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, as it is not frost-hardy.

Size & Details

This offering is for one premium Rosalie Amaryllis bulb, carefully harvested at a substantial size of 30/32 cm. While bulbs may slightly shrink as they dry after harvest, they will plump up again once potted and hydrated, ready for vigorous growth. Each healthy bulb is capable of producing multiple flowering stems, typically yielding two and sometimes even a third, ensuring a generous and prolonged floral display. The large size of the bulb indicates a mature plant with significant energy reserves, leading to more robust growth and larger, more numerous flowers. Expect the first magnificent blooms to appear approximately 6-8 weeks after planting, transforming your indoor space with their vibrant pink-peach hues. This particular pink Amaryllis variety is known for its strong performance and striking visual impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The Rosalie Amaryllis bulb itself is a large 30/32 cm. The flower stalks typically grow to about 18-24 inches tall, producing impressive, large blooms that can be several inches across.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: This product is for a single Rosalie Amaryllis bulb, not a potted plant. You will need to provide a pot that is slightly larger than the bulb, allowing about an inch of space around its perimeter.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: While Amaryllis can be grown outdoors in very warm climates (USDA zones 9-11), the Rosalie Amaryllis bulb is primarily enjoyed as an indoor plant, especially for forcing Amaryllis to bloom during winter.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: Amaryllis thrive in a sunny location. Place your potted bulb where it will receive at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day, or bright indirect light if direct sun is too intense.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, Amaryllis bulbs are relatively easy to care for, making them suitable for beginners. Following basic Amaryllis care instructions for planting, watering, and light will ensure successful blooms.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your Rosalie Amaryllis bulb will arrive as a healthy, dormant bulb, ready for planting upon receipt. It will be carefully packaged to ensure its integrity during transit.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: Typically, you can expect the first beautiful flowers to emerge from your Rosalie Amaryllis bulb approximately 6-8 weeks after planting, given optimal growing conditions.
• Q: When is the best time to plant this bulb? A: For indoor forcing, the best time to plant your Amaryllis Rosalie bulb is in the fall or early winter, allowing you to enjoy its blooms throughout the winter and early spring seasons.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: Amaryllis bulbs are not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures outdoors. They are best grown as indoor plants in most regions, or lifted and stored if grown outside in zones colder than 9.
• Q: What’s the minimum temperature it can tolerate? A: Amaryllis prefer temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit. They should not be exposed to temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit for extended periods, and certainly not below freezing.