How to Use amaryllis in a Sentence

amaryllis

noun
  • Outdoor amaryllis bloom in late spring.
    — Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Try simple pots of red amaryllis and a tree for every main room in your house.
    — Colleen Egan, ELLE Decor, 3 Dec. 2014
  • In five to eight weeks after planting, the amaryllis will bloom.
    — Kym Pokorny, OregonLive.com, 2 Nov. 2017
  • Grow amaryllis indoors in pots or outdoors in frost-free zones.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
  • There were amaryllis growing out of the ground, their bulbs the size of soccer balls.
    — Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, 19 Mar. 2019
  • This should stunt the growth of your amaryllis plant by about a third so the flower stem won't flop over.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2025
  • The exception is amaryllis, which will bloom from a bulb in a matter of months.
    — Jada Jackson, House Beautiful, 29 May 2022
  • Once the flowers decline the long stalk that held the blooms can be cut down to the top of the amaryllis bulb.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Big red blooms often with white stripes are likely spring displays of amaryllis.
    — Tom MacCubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 4 Apr. 2018
  • Outdoor beds of amaryllis can be mulched to preserve soil moisture and keep weeds down.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
  • The huge, brilliant blooms of amaryllis certainly fit the bill.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2020
  • Landscapes have filled with red, pink, orange and white amaryllis displays.
    — Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 1 May 2021
  • Clivia are amaryllis relatives but don’t produce large bulbs.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2026
  • Allow the amaryllis to recharge for several months.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Once they are finished blooming, amaryllis bulbs can be grown year-round like any other houseplant.
    — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 11 Jan. 2026
  • My amaryllis developed red patches on some leaves over the summer.
    — Ellen Nibali, baltimoresun.com, 21 Nov. 2019
  • At Grumpy’s house, pots of gorgeous amaryllis blooms decorate the front steps.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2020
  • While unfortunate, this doesn’t mean your amaryllis is destined for the trash can.
    — Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Use spider lilies, fall crocus, fall amaryllis, mums and asters for later flowers.
    — Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 26 July 2021
  • During fall amaryllis growth slows and the plants go through a rest period to regrow and flower in spring.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
  • After that time has elapsed, bring the amaryllis back into the light, give it a good watering, and wait for new growth.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
  • About This Episode A reader has an amaryllis dilemma.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Soil and Water For amaryllis in pots, use a well-draining, fresh potting mix.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Choosing amaryllis with different bloom times extends the life of the display.
    — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Plus, there will be a display of Kidder's favorite flowers, pink amaryllis.
    — Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 16 May 2018
  • Experts think that using an ice cube for watering can cause stress to delicate amaryllis.
    — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Three scarlet amaryllis flowers tied together with a red ribbon.
    — Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The equally popular but much more flamboyant amaryllis takes a bit longer — up to 12 weeks.
    — Bonnie Blodgett, Twin Cities, 2 Nov. 2019
  • Sun Sun is important for your amaryllis both before and after blooming.
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Miniature ferns and moss create a tropical effect around a striped 'Splash' amaryllis.
    — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2026

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