by Avery Beadle | Jan 8, 2024 | After-Bloom Care, Amaryllises, How-To, Learn, Planting
Potting an amaryllis is easy. You can find easy, step-by-step instructions in our article How to Plant Amaryllis Bulbs in Pots. Caring for an amaryllis plant is also easy. To bring a bulb into bloom, all you need to provide is light and water. Then we have a few other...
by Avery Beadle | Jan 8, 2024 | After-Bloom Care, Amaryllises, How-To, Learn, Planting
Many people discard amaryllis bulbs after they bloom, but it’s possible—without too much effort—to get another bloom. Learn how to get amaryllis to flower again the following winter with a few easy steps. You will note that after a bulb finishes blooming, it has...
by Avery Beadle | Aug 11, 2022 | Learn
You’ve got your bulbs—now it’s time to plant! Each item page includes specific planting and bulb care instructions tailored to that variety, so you know exactly what to do. Whether you’re planting a handful of tulips or filling an entire bed with daffodils, the...
by Avery Beadle | Jun 7, 2021 | Learn
At Colorblends, we want you to have a great spring display. But let’s face it—planting is hard work. We suggest you order in small bites to learn what it takes to get bulbs planted in the fall. If you like the result in the spring and you feel you can do more,...
by Avery Beadle | May 31, 2021 | Learn
If you want to know how to plant amaryllis bulbs in pots, you’ve come to the right place. Planting an amaryllis bulb in a pot is easy. All you need is a bulb, potting mix, and a container with a drainage hole in the bottom. To protect furniture and windowsills...
by Avery Beadle | May 30, 2021 | Learn
Most bulbs do well through Zone 7a in the South. In Zones 7b–10, where soil temperatures do not cool down sufficiently in winter, and spring weather is often very warm, many bulbs perform poorly unless you prechill them—i.e., refrigerated for 6–12 weeks prior to...
by Avery Beadle | May 29, 2021 | Learn
If you live in a mild-winter climate, you’ve probably heard the term “prechilling bulbs.” What exactly does it mean, and do you really need to do it? Here’s everything you need to know to get your bulbs blooming their best. What is meant by “prechilling bulbs”? Most...
