What's in Bloom today. Winter 2015-6 in the Amaryllis and Hippeastrum forum

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mcash70

Dec 5, 2015 10:07 AM CST

Name: Margaret
Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (Zone 3a)

That's a pretty one, Robin.

| @mcash70 | Post #1001171 (1)

Kelli

Dec 5, 2015 10:10 AM CST

Name: Kelli
Canoga Park, CA, Sunset 19 (Zone 10a)
Where summer is winter

Beautiful

| @Kelli | Post #1001174 (2)

Catmint20906

Dec 5, 2015 11:41 AM CST

Name: Catmint/Robin
PNW WA half hour south of Olym (Zone 8a)

Thanks, Marilyn and Kelli!

"One of the pleasures of being a gardener comes from the enjoyment you get looking at other people's yards”
― Thalassa Cruso

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bsharf

Dec 6, 2015 5:11 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Barbara
Palm Coast, FL

Glad to see that the winter blooms are finally starting. Beautiful Exotic Star and Flamenco Queen. Does anyone else have something in bloom?

| @bsharf | Post #1001654 (4)

Catmint20906

Dec 6, 2015 8:06 AM CST

Name: Catmint/Robin
PNW WA half hour south of Olym (Zone 8a)

thanks, Barb.

"One of the pleasures of being a gardener comes from the enjoyment you get looking at other people's yards”
― Thalassa Cruso

| @Catmint20906 | Post #1001697 (5)

mcash70

Dec 6, 2015 10:25 AM CST

Name: Margaret
Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (Zone 3a)

Thanks Barbara.

| @mcash70 | Post #1001750 (6)

Catmint20906

Dec 8, 2015 5:18 PM CST

Name: Catmint/Robin
PNW WA half hour south of Olym (Zone 8a)

Came home today to find Aphrodite has opened! Here it is with Flamenco Queen in the background:

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum 'Aphrodite')
Uploaded by Catmint20906

"One of the pleasures of being a gardener comes from the enjoyment you get looking at other people's yards”
― Thalassa Cruso

| @Catmint20906 | Post #1003348 (7)

mcash70

Dec 8, 2015 8:57 PM CST

Name: Margaret
Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (Zone 3a)

Beautiful!

| @mcash70 | Post #1003558 (8)

Kelli

Dec 8, 2015 10:06 PM CST

Name: Kelli
Canoga Park, CA, Sunset 19 (Zone 10a)
Where summer is winter

| @Kelli | Post #1003625 (9)

Catmint20906

Dec 9, 2015 5:14 AM CST

Name: Catmint/Robin
PNW WA half hour south of Olym (Zone 8a)

Thanks, Marilyn and Kelli!

I love the delicate pink colors!

"One of the pleasures of being a gardener comes from the enjoyment you get looking at other people's yards”
― Thalassa Cruso

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Catmint20906

Dec 11, 2015 10:25 PM CST

Name: Catmint/Robin
PNW WA half hour south of Olym (Zone 8a)

'Ballerina' just opened. This is a new one for me this season. It's relatively short, with blooms that droop downward (hence the odd angle of my photo--I am actually looking up at the bloom!

). The color is a lovely pinkish-red.

Amaryllis (Hippeastrum 'Ballerina')
Uploaded by Catmint20906

"One of the pleasures of being a gardener comes from the enjoyment you get looking at other people's yards”
― Thalassa Cruso

| @Catmint20906 | Post #1005761 (11)

mcash70

Dec 12, 2015 12:02 AM CST

Name: Margaret
Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (Zone 3a)

That is very pretty, I like it a lot.

| @mcash70 | Post #1005795 (12)

bsharf

Dec 12, 2015 4:06 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Barbara
Palm Coast, FL

That Ballerina is lovely. That's a Hadeco cultivar from South Africa. I'm curious to know, what nursery was your source. I haven't seen it for sale for a couple of years.

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Catmint20906

Dec 12, 2015 5:47 AM CST

Name: Catmint/Robin
PNW WA half hour south of Olym (Zone 8a)

thanks, Marilyn and Barbara!

This was part of a local group buy. We ordered the amaryllis bulbs from ADR. Because it's a group buy, we're able to make the minimum order. I get some lovely bulbs each year this way and am so grateful for the wonderful selection and great prices.

"One of the pleasures of being a gardener comes from the enjoyment you get looking at other people's yards”
― Thalassa Cruso

| @Catmint20906 | Post #1005835 (14)

Catmint20906

Dec 12, 2015 7:53 AM CST

Name: Catmint/Robin
PNW WA half hour south of Olym (Zone 8a)

oops--I misspoke

In addition to the group ADR buy, I also bought a few bulbs of my own from Brent & Becky, and checking my records Ballerina was one I got from Brent & Becky.

Just looking at B&B's website, and Ballerina is still available and 50% off now!

"One of the pleasures of being a gardener comes from the enjoyment you get looking at other people's yards”
― Thalassa Cruso

| @Catmint20906 | Post #1005868 (15)

Last edited by Catmint20906 Dec 12, 2015 7:54 AM

mcash70

Dec 12, 2015 10:36 AM CST

Name: Margaret
Near Kamloops, BC, Canada (Zone 3a)