Re: Amaryllis??

Marge, Melody,
Amaryllis have been covered in depth at least twice in the past 2 yrs, but
unfortunately, archives have disappeared.  No matter.  They're a wonderful,
easy bulb and worth discussing again.  As new blood joins our group we
revisit old topics, but each time we do someone who just learned about them
the last time around is able to share with the newcomer......

Kitty


> [Original Message]
> From: Marge Talt <mtalt@hort.net>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Date: 12/11/2002 8:10:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [CHAT] Amaryllis??
>
> > From: Melody <mhobertm@excite.com>
> >  Have wanted an amaryllis for a long time but am heartily opposed
> to the idea of disposable plants and had always heard these were
> unlikely to bloom again.  If this is untrue then I have been really
> missing out on something...and I'll have to rectify that a.s.a.p.
> ----------
>
> Totally untrue, Melody.  Amaryllis can be carried over inside in a
> coolish spot from year to year and bloom just fine - been doing it
> for a long time.  
>
> Thought we had a thread about this a while back...maybe I'm losing
> what's left of my mind?  Kitty...do you recall this?  Also think
> there is now another school of thought about having them go
> dormant...does this ring anybody's bell?
>
> Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
> mtalt@hort.net
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