Amaryllis - Picotee
Best choice for indoor gardeners seeking elegant, low-maintenance winter floral displays.
Discover the Amaryllis Picotee, a stunning bulb that delivers spectacular snowy white blooms with a delicate scarlet edge. This variety from Easy to Grow Bulbs features a vivid red picotee and a contrasting green throat, perfect for adding dramatic beauty indoors or spring color to warmer gardens. When forced, it blooms within 40-60 days, and can be enjoyed as an elegant houseplant long after its initial display.
$9.98
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
717
/ 3100
#717 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-58%
Below average
Planting Depth
1
/ Top inch of bulb exposed
Who it's for
- Interior decorators seeking a sophisticated winter centerpiece
- Novice gardeners wanting effortless indoor floral displays
- Homeowners needing vibrant color during the gray winter months
Who should skip it
- Pet owners and parents of curious small children
- Casual gardeners preferring low-maintenance, recurring seasonal plants
- Apartment dwellers with limited shelf or windowsill space
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Stunning scarlet-edged petals create a high-contrast focal point for any room.
Forcing Speed
Rapid 40-60 day bloom cycle ensures quick gratification for indoor gardeners.
Versatility
Seamlessly transitions from a winter indoor centerpiece to a garden perennial.
Ease of Care
Simple planting requirements make this an accessible choice for novice growers.
Growth Reliability
Manufacturer guarantee provides significant peace of mind for bulb success rates.
Display Longevity
Provides a substantial window of color before requiring dormant cycle care.
Key Specs
Planting Depth
Top 1 inch of bulb exposed
Recommended Proximity
12 inches apart
Bloom Time (Indoors)
40-60 days
Sunlight Requirement
Partial Sun or Bright Direct Indoors
Hardiness Zones
Zones 9-11 (or indoors)
SKU
30233-01
Includes
1 Amaryllis Bulb
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 9, Zone 10
Features
- Striking white flowers with a red edge
- Blooms indoors in 40-60 days
- Can be forced for winter blooms
- Grows 18-24 inches tall
- Suitable for indoor or outdoor planting
- Backed by a 100% Grow Guarantee
What customers say
Customers express high satisfaction with the Amaryllis Picotee bulbs, focusing primarily on reliable performance and visual accuracy. Reviewers consistently praise the striking blooms, noting the actual flowers perfectly match the advertised crisp white petals edged in deep red. The bulbs arrive robust and healthy, often sprouting quickly. A major benefit is the ease of forcing these bulbs indoors, providing dramatic, long lasting color during winter dormancy. While success rates are high, minor variations in bloom size occasionally occur. Overall, this variety delivers a premium, dependable gardening experience, making it a worthwhile investment for a spectacular indoor display.
Know before you buy
Plant the bulb so that the top third remains exposed above the soil line. This helps prevent the bulb from rotting and ensures proper growth.
Amaryllis Picotee is only hardy outdoors in USDA zones 9-11. If you live in a colder region, it is best to treat this as a seasonal houseplant or move the container indoors before the first frost.
When forced indoors, you can typically expect blooms within 40 to 60 days after planting. Growth speed can vary slightly based on the amount of light and warmth the bulb receives.
Whether indoors or outdoors, this variety prefers bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight is acceptable, but avoid harsh, scorching afternoon sun, which can damage the foliage and shorten the bloom life.
After the blooms fade, cut the flower stalk back to the neck of the bulb, but keep the foliage intact. Continue to water and fertilize the plant as a houseplant, as the leaves are necessary to store energy for the next season's growth.
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