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The Flower Hour #14: A Friendly Amaryllis

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Last week, when I visited my neighbor, she shared that her amaryllis had just bloomed.

red amaryllis

Isn’t this a beauty? What is your experience of either seeing or growing one?

“Flowers are like friends; they bring color to your world.” – Unknown

For the Flower Hour, share your images of flowers, gardens, fields of flowers, seasonal leaves and plants, cacti, blossoms, berries, and wildflowers. Bouquets and silk/faux flowers are welcome.

There are no specific themes for the Flower Hour, but please use your own photography. And you have all week to link to this post.

New to The Flower Hour photo challenge? Please check out my page for more information! I encourage “double-dipping” with other blog challenges if you do not want to create a separate post.

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63 responses to “The Flower Hour #14: A Friendly Amaryllis”

  1. Philo’s Day-27, 365 Day Photo Challenge 2026 – Philosophy Through Photography Avatar
    Philo’s Day-27, 365 Day Photo Challenge 2026 – Philosophy Through Photography

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  3. Smitha V Avatar
    Smitha V

    A beautiful flower, Terri. I haven’t ever grown one. I should check if it’s easy to grow in this part of the world.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      They are a bit tricky to grow I’m told. I ordered fake ones, that should tell you something… 😆

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  5. Lakshmi Bhat Avatar
    Lakshmi Bhat

    It is beautiful.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you!

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  7. Mitzy Bricker Avatar
    Mitzy Bricker

    Beautiful Amaryllis, Terri. Your thoughts put me in mind of something I heard long ago: Our vegetable gardens are for the body. Our flowers are for the soul.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Mitzy! I love that thought, makes good sense!

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  8. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    Very pretty Terri. I must have seen these but have never grown one. Are you going to give it a go? Here’s mine today: https://grahamsisland.com/2026/01/21/desert-rose/

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      I’m glad to have seen it and got a nice pic of it, Graham. I’ll have to remember to buy one later this year and save the bulb.

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  9. Desert Rose | Graham's Island Avatar
    Desert Rose | Graham's Island

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  10. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Such a gorgeous red color beautifully captured, Terri.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Eugi, I’m glad I could do it proud!

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      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re welcome, Terri.

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  13. Nancy Avatar
    Nancy

    I buy an Amaryllis every fall and watch it bloom near Christmas. I love the wax bulb ones, as all you do is place it on a shelf and watch it bloom a few weeks later! Mine is going to rebloom again. That’s a first for me. I buy mine on Amazon. They are great Christmas gifts!
    Happy Flower Hour Day!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Aha! Thanks for that intel, Nancy! Great to hear yours will grow again. I’ve learned a lot from my Flower Hour

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  14. Hazel Avatar
    Hazel

    I am more into seeing flowers than growing them. I like vegetables and fruits more to plant. Beautiful amaryllis, Terri!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Hazel. We planted veggies last year too!

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      1. Hazel Avatar
        Hazel

        That’s wonderful to hear. My pleasure, Terri

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  15. Kirstin Troyer Avatar
    Kirstin Troyer

    So pretty. I had my first amaryllis this year. It was so fun to watch it bloom. My daughter got me it and it’s the big bulb wrapped in red wax…so interesting.

    https://troyerslovinglife.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-earth-laughs-in-flowers-ralph-waldo.html

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      I’ve heard they come wrapped in wax, but can be regrown again, Kirstin! They do bloom quickly. My neighbor’s amaryllis added 2 new blooms in a week.

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  16. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    That is a beautiful plant – wow! Someone gave my mom an Amaryllis for Christmas. We’d never had one before and I followed the directions for it, but it took forever to sprout, let alone bloom, but in the process it grew like a beanstalk. Sadly, my mom had passed away and didn’t get to see her Amaryllis bloom. It only bloomed this one time, never again. I took a photo of it back in 2010 and used it in a blog post in 2014.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      It’s gorgeous, I was glad to capture a pic of my neighbor’s. I’ve read they’re touchy but I’m going to look into getting one. The growth pattern of the one in your picture is very cool!

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        It was pretty, but not as vibrant as your neighbor’s. I hope you get one Terri and, since you’re already familiar with bulbs, perhaps you can get it to bloom yearly. This Amaryllis was like a beanstalk. I put it on the counter for the picture, but as it kept reaching toward the ceiling, I had to finally prop it up against a cupboard so it did not fall over and break.

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  17. philosophy through photography Avatar
    philosophy through photography

    Welcome, Terri.

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  18. philosophy through photography Avatar
    philosophy through photography

    Absolutely stunning, Terri!
    Amaryllis always makes cheerful statement.
    Flowers really do brighten the world, just like good friends.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Mr Philo! All so true!

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  19. Pamela Zmija Photography Avatar
    Pamela Zmija Photography

    Beautiful! The colour’s so rich!
    Here is my share

    The Flower Hour #14 | Sunflowers

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Pamela, I’m so glad I got to see it bloom!

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      1. Pamela Zmija Photography Avatar
        Pamela Zmija Photography

        That is cool!

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  20. Bernie Avatar
    Bernie

    I know what they are but have never bought and grown one

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      I’m told by two neighbors here amaryllis grow in their backyard and pop up in spring here. Maybe I’ll try…

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  21. ghostmmnc Avatar
    ghostmmnc

    Beautiful Amaryllis with that deep red color. Here is my entry:

    https://wp.me/p3RE1e-nBW

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Barbara! It was nice to see one!

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  22. Crystal Avatar
    Crystal

    Like the picture of Amaryllis

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Crystal!

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      1. Crystal Avatar
        Crystal

        You’re Welcome since I’m brand new can’t wait to seeing your site

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  25. Egídio Avatar
    Egídio

    I like Amaryllis. It’s wonderful to see its flowers when nothing else is blooming. Here’s my entry:

    https://throughbrazilianeyes.com/unfurling-of-a-dream/

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      I agree, Egidio, it was so wonderful to see during this gray winter!

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  26. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    That’s lovely, Terri. We were given one a very similar colour to look after when friends returned to England. It excelled itself by flowering twice in succession. I’m hoping for a repeat performance xx

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Jo! I’m glad to read you’ve been successful in regrowing one! They’re such dramatic plants.

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  29. Wandering Dawgs Avatar
    Wandering Dawgs

    Terri, what a beautiful red amaryllis!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Beth! I’m looking into buying bulbs and when to plant them here in Eastern Washington. My other neighbor showed me a Pic of hers from last May, growing in her yard!

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  30. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
    Suzette Benjamin

    A radiant bloom and superbly photographed, Terri! A crimson beauty! I have seen amaryllis but not had the experience of growing one… yet.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Suzette! I went over to my friend’s home this morning and the plant has 6 blooms! My other neighbor had several of these blooming in her yard last May! There is hope! In the meantime, I ordered a fake amaryllis plant to display 😉

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      1. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
        Suzette Benjamin

        Six blooms, wow…that is amazing. Faux florals are good too. They add color and good energy, I feel.

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  31. Anne Sandler Avatar
    Anne Sandler

    What a beautiful flower.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Anne! It seemed to have bloomed over night!

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      1. Anne Sandler Avatar
        Anne Sandler

        Flowers do that!

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  32. vermavkv Avatar
    vermavkv

    What a lovely, inviting post 🌺 The amaryllis truly is a showstopper—bold, elegant, and full of quiet drama. I love how you weave personal connection, beauty, and community into one space, encouraging others to pause and notice the colors life offers. The Flower Hour feels less like a challenge and more like a shared celebration of nature, creativity, and friendship. A gentle reminder that flowers, much like people, brighten our worlds simply by being themselves.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you for these lovely thoughts! Have a great week!

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      1. vermavkv Avatar
        vermavkv

        You are welcome.
        Stay connected and keep sharing.

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  33. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Over here these flowers bloom in April, hence the name, “
    April Lilies”. And I do have a few in my garden.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Oh I’m so jealous, Sadje! Here, they’re grown indoors and are tricky to plant and regrow. I would love to see yours!

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        Sadje

        I’ll share pictures when theyI get flower.

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