Will Amaryllis Re-Bloom?

apple blossom amaryllis re-blooms for me every winter, assuming it's received enough sunlight during the regular growing season. (charlotte ekker wiggins photo)

“I'm hoping you can help with my question. I live in Alberta Canada and have an amaryllis that I've attempted to re bloom. I removed the dead leaves around May and then placed it in a spare room that is dark and left it there unwatered until beginning of August. I then brought it outside and within a week, noticed some growth. I now have long leaves but no signs of a flower stalk and it is October. Will I still get a bloom by December or have i done something wrong?

Thanks for your help :)” — Stacey

Will Amaryllis Re-Bloom?

Hi Stacey,

Sounds like your Amaryllis bulb didn't get enough energy stored in the bulb to re-bloom. So no, you won't get a bloom by December but if you give the bulb some sun and allow the leaves to turn yellow on their own, you may get it to re-bloom in the next cycle.

Here's more information on how to get your Amaryllis bulb to re-bloom. Good luck!

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Charlotte