Amaryllis - Bogota
Best choice for indoor gardeners seeking dramatic winter floral displays.
Discover the Amaryllis Bogota, a stunning bulb celebrated for its modern elegance and classic beauty. This variety showcases slender, deep red petals with subtle coral-rose undertones, forming a unique six-pointed star shape. As an easy-to-grow cybister type, it promises spectacular indoor blooms within 8-10 weeks, perfect for brightening winter days. Growing to 18-24 inches tall, it thrives indoors under bright light or outdoors in Zones 9-11. Water sparingly until new growth appears, then increase slightly.
$12.48
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Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
-47%
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Includes
1
/ Amaryllis Bulb
Who it's for
- Homeowners seeking vibrant indoor color during winter months
- Novice gardeners wanting low-maintenance, reliable floral displays
- Decorators looking for long-lasting, sequential winter blooms
Who should skip it
- Pet owners and parents of small children
- Casual growers uninterested in complex dormancy and care cycles
- Budget-conscious shoppers preferring inexpensive bedding plants
Performance breakdown
Bloom Visual Impact
The unique star-shaped cybister form creates a striking, modern focal point.
Ease of Cultivation
Simple planting requirements make this an ideal choice for indoor gardeners.
Forcing Speed
Reliable indoor blooming within ten weeks ensures timely winter color.
Indoor Adaptability
Thrives in bright indoor light, perfect for brightening up winter spaces.
Flower Longevity
Large, dramatic blooms provide a substantial display during the peak season.
Growth Predictability
Consistent height and structure make planning your indoor display effortless.
Key Specs
Includes
1 Amaryllis Bulb
SKU
30220-01
Planting Depth
Top 1 inch of bulb exposed
Spacing
12 inches
Planting Season
Fall or Spring
Bloom Season
Indoors: 8-10 weeks; Outdoors: Spring
Watering
Low initially, moderate with growth
Sunlight
Partial Sun; Bright Direct Indoors
Features
- Striking deep red petals with coral-rose hues
- Large, dramatic blooms up to 7 inches wide
- Unique six-pointed star flower shape
- Easy to grow for indoor winter color
- Blooms indoors within 8-10 weeks
- Ideal for forcing winter blooms
- Cybister type for unique flower form
What customers say
Customers express high satisfaction with the 'Amaryllis Bogota' bulbs, focusing primarily on exceptional quality and spectacular blooming performance. Reviewers consistently note the bulbs arrive large, healthy, and ready for planting. The resulting floral display is a major highlight, featuring vibrant, true to description colors, often a rich red or burgundy. Many customers report robust growth yielding multiple flower stalks, significantly boosting visual impact. The speed of blooming provides quick gratification during winter. While minor variations in timing or shade sometimes occur, the overall consensus confirms this product delivers a stunning and reliable display, justifying its premium perception through superior performance.
Know before you buy
When planted indoors, you can expect this variety to bloom within 8 to 10 weeks. Keep the bulb in a bright, warm location to encourage this timeline.
Plant the bulb with the top third exposed above the soil line. Ensure the pot is only slightly larger than the bulb itself, as Amaryllis prefer a snug fit.
Indoors, place the bulb in a spot that receives bright, direct light. If you are growing it outdoors in zones 9-11, it thrives best in partial sun.
Water sparingly immediately after planting until you see new green growth emerge. Once the plant is actively growing, you can increase watering to keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy.
The Bogota is a Cybister type, which is prized for its unique, slender, six-pointed star shape. It offers a more modern, architectural aesthetic compared to the traditional, rounded trumpet-shaped Amaryllis.
The Bogota is only hardy outdoors in USDA Zones 9-11. If you live in a colder climate, it is best enjoyed as an indoor potted plant during the winter months.
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