DENVER — We’re in the midst of various holiday projects.
We’re putting a protective spray on potted evergreens and cut greens to prevent needle drop, and we’re planting more paperwhite bulbs. In addition, we’re growing sweet potato tubers in jars of water.
The main project, however, is potting amaryllis bulbs. These winter-blooming South American bulbs produce enormous flowers in shades of red, pink, and white. They’re easy to grow.
Select a pot not much bigger than the bulb. Cover the bulb in soil up to its neck. This will help stabilize the stems, which are hollow and support the big, heavy flowers. When the stems start to grow, turn the pots frequently or they will lean towards the sun and can topple over.
Some bulbs send up flowers fast. Others take their time. Be patient. Bigger bulbs may produce two or three stems of flowers, providing beauty throughout the winter.
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