Red Lion Dutch Amaryllis is a forcing bulb that transforms winter into a season of dramatic blooms. This cultivar produces two to three sturdy stalks, each crowned with four large, showy red flowers that command attention in any indoor space. Growing 18 to 36 inches tall, Red Lion flowers within 8 to 12 days of planting, making it one of the fastest routes to cheery winter color. Hardy in zone 9, it thrives in full sun and requires nothing more than average, well-drained potting soil to perform its magic during the darkest months.
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Red Lion amaryllis flowers remarkably quickly, with blooms emerging just 8 to 12 days after planting, yet most bulbs wait patiently until after the winter holidays to put on their show. Each of two to three stalks produces four large flowers per stalk, creating a generous display that justifies its reputation as a true showstopper. The ease of forcing these bulbs indoors, combined with their dramatic scale and rich color, has made them a beloved winter staple for generations of gardeners seeking cheer during the coldest months.
Red Lion amaryllis is grown as an indoor potted flowering plant, most commonly forced to bloom during the winter holiday season and early months of the year. The tall, dramatic stems and large blooms make it a striking focal point for window displays and indoor decor when other flowering plants are scarce.
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Red Lion amaryllis bulbs are forced indoors in containers. Plant in average, well-drained potting soil, positioning the bulb so that approximately two-thirds sits below the soil surface. Water after planting and place in a warm, sunny location. Blooms will typically emerge within 8 to 12 days.
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