Amaryllis
The meaning of the amaryllis
Radiant, in the middle of winter.
The amaryllis blooms in the middle of winter, with big trumpet flowers on a tall stem. It stands for radiance and pride: someone who stands out, even when it's grey outside. Around the holidays it's a regular guest.
Available to pick in winter
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The colours
- RedLove and celebration: the Christmas colour above all.
- Apple blossomTenderness and hope: soft pink and white, like blossom.
- WhiteCalm and purity: a snow-white winter flower.
When to give them
Around Christmas and New Year, as a winter congratulations, or to tell someone they shine.
Good to know
- The amaryllis we buy in winter is botanically a Hippeastrum and comes from South America.
- One bulb often sends up two stems, each with a few large flowers.
- The name comes from a shepherdess in Greek and Latin poems.
Radiant, in the middle of winter.
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