Amaryllis - Glee
Best festive centerpiece for indoor gardeners seeking effortless holiday blooms.
Elevate your holiday decor with the Amaryllis Glee, a captivating new variety from Israel. This bulb produces spectacular, snowy white blooms, each elegantly traced with ruby red and featuring a vibrant kiwi green throat. The Glee is a prolific bloomer, often yielding multiple flowers per stalk, making it an ideal and stunning centerpiece for festive gatherings. Cultivated indoors, it typically blooms within 30-50 days, bringing natural beauty and cheer to your home during the holiday season. It requires minimal watering until new growth appears, then benefits from slightly increased moisture as the flowers open.
$12.48
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4.6
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Category Rank
717
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#717 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-47%
Below average
Includes
1
/ Amaryllis Bulb
Who it's for
- Decorators seeking vibrant winter indoor centerpieces
- Novice gardeners wanting low-maintenance floral success
- Homeowners needing bright color during dormant winter months
Who should skip it
- Casual gardeners avoiding complex, multi-step maintenance routines
- Impatient growers wanting immediate floral gratification
- Pet owners and parents prioritizing household safety
Performance breakdown
Bloom Reliability
Consistent growth cycles ensure predictable flowering for holiday displays.
Visual Impact
Striking ruby-edged petals create a sophisticated, high-contrast festive centerpiece.
Ease of Cultivation
Simple indoor care requirements make this accessible for novice gardeners.
Forcing Speed
Rapid 30-50 day bloom window allows for precise holiday timing.
Floral Prolificacy
Multiple blooms per stalk maximize the display's overall volume.
Indoor Adaptability
Thrives in bright indoor light, perfect for winter home environments.
Key Specs
Includes
1 Amaryllis Bulb
Height while in bloom
Up to 24 inches
Bloom Time Indoors
30-50 days
Planting Depth
Top 1" of bulb exposed
Spacing Proximity
12 inches
Outdoor Zones
Zones 9-11
Sunlight Requirement
Bright Direct Indoors, Partial Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones
9-10
Features
- Produces huge, creamy white blooms
- Forces blooms indoors during winter
- Generous bloomer with multiple flowers
- Blooms in 30-50 days indoors
- Perfect for a Christmas centerpiece
- Elegant, slender petal tips
- Easy to grow with 100% Grow Guarantee
What customers say
The Amaryllis 'Glee' is highly regarded for its exceptional quality and reliable performance. Customers consistently praise the robust, healthy bulbs received, which arrive ready for planting. A major theme is the impressive speed and dependability of sprouting, leading quickly to vibrant displays. The resulting blooms are celebrated for their massive size and cheerful coloration, perfectly matching the 'Glee' name. This variety offers outstanding aesthetic value and ease of use, making it a recommended choice for all gardeners seeking a premium, visually spectacular indoor plant that consistently delivers on its promise.
Know before you buy
Once planted indoors, you can expect the Glee to bloom within 30 to 50 days. This timeline makes it a reliable choice for holiday decorating if you plant it in late autumn.
Plant the bulb in a pot with well-draining soil, ensuring the top one-third of the bulb remains exposed above the soil line. Place it in a location that receives bright, direct indoor light.
Keep the soil lightly moist but not soggy until you see new green growth. Once the plant begins to actively grow and the flowers start to open, you can slightly increase your watering frequency.
Yes, the Amaryllis Glee is suitable for outdoor planting in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 through 11. In these regions, it will typically bloom during the spring season.
The Amaryllis Glee typically reaches a height of up to 24 inches when in bloom. Its slender, elegant stature makes it an excellent choice for a festive centerpiece.
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