There is something special about having flowers in bloom when the world outside has gone quiet for winter. And if there is one flower I've come to appreciate during the colder months, it's the amaryllis.
This is the time of year to start looking for them!
My First Amaryllis: A Winter Surprise
Apple Blossom, my first winter amaryllis bloom.
If you've followed my indoor garden journey, you'll remember that the move from Florida to Kentucky meant starting over in a very different growing environment. As I began bringing greenery indoors and creating a new little garden space, friends helped get things started with gifts of plants and flowers. One of those gifts introduced me to the amaryllis, a flower that would become a favorite during the colder months.
Gone were the year-round growing opportunities and familiar flowers I'd enjoyed in Florida. Winter brought bare trees, freezing temperatures, and a garden that seemed to have gone to sleep.
Then a gardening friend gifted me an amaryllis.
In all my years of growing plants, flowers, and herbs, this was my first experience growing one. The bulb came from White Flower Farm, along with instructions that made the whole process feel surprisingly simple. A little water, the right spot, and then the waiting began.
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| Bold color, beautiful winter bloom. |
During those coldest months, when the garden outdoors offered very little color, this flower brought something entirely different into my home.
Watching it grow and eventually open into those beautiful, vibrant blooms was such a welcome surprise. Against the backdrop of winter, the color seemed even more remarkable.
Having spent so many years surrounded by flowers in Florida, I hadn't realized how much I would appreciate having something blooming indoors during a northern winter.
It was a little reminder that even when the garden outside is resting, there is still beauty to be enjoyed indoors.
And that is what makes amaryllis such a lovely winter flower.
🌸 Explore This Year's Amaryllis Collection
Why Amaryllis Is a Favorite Winter Flower |
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| Winter outside, color blooming inside. |
Depending on the variety, you can find everything from rich reds and soft pinks to crisp whites, striped petals, and beautifully layered double blooms.
One of the things I find so enjoyable about amaryllis is that you're part of the process. It begins with a bulb, then those first signs of growth appear, followed by a tall stem and eventually those beautiful blooms. It's a little bit of anticipation unfolding right there in your home.
Depending on the variety and growing conditions, you may also enjoy multiple flower stalks, with blooms opening in succession. It's one of the reasons these flowers can provide such an extended display during winter.
It's Time to Start Looking for Amaryllis 
Double blooms, delicate pink beauty.
November is a good time to begin browsing the amaryllis selections for the upcoming winter season. Ordering now gives you the opportunity to explore different varieties, colors, and arrangements before the winter blooming season gets underway.
I've enjoyed browsing the selections at White Flower Farm, where you'll find individual bulbs, pre-potted arrangements, and complete indoor dish gardens.
They offer several ways to enjoy these flowers, whether you prefer to pot a bulb yourself or have a ready-to-assemble arrangement delivered.
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| Four blooms, one beautiful display. |
A few places to start exploring:
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| A little amaryllis inspiration in bloom. |
Explore individual bulbs and choose the color and variety you'd like to grow at home.
Explore ready-to-assemble arrangements that bring a little indoor garden to your home.
Amaryllis Dish Gardens: Flowers and Greenery Together
One of the things I particularly enjoy about these dish gardens is how the flowers, greenery, and containers come together. Each arrangement has its own character, making it easy to find something that suits your taste or the space where you'd like to display it. And once assembled, you have something lovely to watch as it grows and develops.
Some beautiful arrangements to explore:
The first signs of magic.
Amaryllis 'Magic Touch' & Boston Fern Dish Garden
Red and white blooms paired with a white scalloped bowl. A lovely combination of color and greenery.
Explore the Magical Touch Dish Garden
Amaryllis 'Sweet Star' & Sawara Cypress Dish Garden
Soft pink flowers paired with decorative greenery and a green-and-white glazed ceramic bowl. A softer, more delicate look.
Explore the Sweet Star Dish Garden
White flowers complemented by wintergreen foliage and red berries, presented in a decorative chrysanthemum bowl. A beautiful winter-inspired arrangement.
Explore the Moscow Dish Garden
I particularly like the idea of choosing an arrangement that complements the room where it will live. The flowers bring the color, while the decorative bowl and accompanying greenery make it feel like a finished centerpiece.
It's a little indoor garden that brings something special to the home during the quieter months of the year.
A Thoughtful Gift During the Winter Months
Layers of blooms, kissed by coral.
If you have a flower lover in your life, an amaryllis makes a thoughtful seasonal gift.
It's also a lovely option for someone who enjoys gardening but may not have much opportunity to get outside during winter.
For someone who misses their garden during the colder months, it can be a welcome reminder that growing things doesn't have to stop just because winter has arrived.
And if you're looking for something a little different from the usual seasonal gifts, a living flower is always a nice surprise.
Thinking of someone who would enjoy a little winter color? Explore the Amaryllis collection at White Flower Farm and find a bloom worth sharing.
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| A little red magic unfolding. |
A Little Growing Information Before You Begin
If you've never grown an amaryllis before, don't let that stop you. One of the things I love about these flowers is how little effort they require. They're relatively low-maintenance, with simple care and a little patience needed to enjoy their beautiful blooms.
White Flower Farm includes growing instructions with its amaryllis bulbs and dish garden kits, so you'll know how to get started, what to expect as your plant develops, and how to care for it along the way.
Whether you choose an individual bulb to pot yourself or a complete dish garden, the process is approachable, even if you're new to growing amaryllis.
For many of their dish gardens, flowers are expected approximately 8–10 weeks after arrival. A bright indoor location, such as a spot near a window receiving morning sun, is recommended.
The blooms can last for weeks, giving you something beautiful to enjoy long after the holiday decorations have been packed away.
And if you're interested in growing your amaryllis again next year, some bulbs can also be encouraged to rebloom with the right after-bloom care.
A little water, a suitable spot, and the anticipation of watching those first blooms open make this such an enjoyable winter growing experience.
White Flower Farm includes growing instructions with its amaryllis bulbs and dish garden kits, so you'll know how to get started, what to expect as your plant develops, and how to care for it along the way. You can also refer to their Amaryllis Growing Guide for additional tips and guidance.
Bringing a Little Spring Into Winter
A closer look at nature’s details.
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| A closer look at nature’s details. |
More Indoor Garden Inspiration
If you enjoy bringing a little nature indoors, I've shared a few more of my favorite plants, flowers, and indoor gardening discoveries in these earlier posts:
Plants That Bring Heartfelt Vibes — exploring indoor blooms, greenery, and the beauty of living plants.
4 Easy Indoor Plants to Brighten Your World & Winter — a little inspiration from my transition into indoor gardening.
I'll take that kind of winter magic any day.
Happy growing! 🌿
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