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Allotment Amaryllis beside shed 30-05-2012

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By Balcony


Allotment Amaryllis beside shed 30-05-2012 (Amaryllis)
  • Photo posted on 12 Jun, 2012
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My Amaryllis now beside our shed under the apple tree. Here they get some protection from the high winds &, when the tree is in full leaf, some protection from heavy rain.



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clarice
Clarice
 

I've got mine at the side of my shed

12 Jun, 2012

meanie
Meanie
 

I'm going to try a couple in the "rockery" near the house. Plant them deep and cross my fingers...............

12 Jun, 2012

balcony
Balcony
 

Meanie, DON'T do that! If you want to plant Amaryllis in your garden do so only after frost has gone & lift them before the frosts return in autumn.

These are TENDER plants, think Dahlias! They are also very sensitive to wet conditions & will rot quite quickly.

The surest way to lose these bulbs is to plant them deep! At least half the bulb must be out of the soil or they will rot!

14 Jun, 2012



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