Who can put a price on happiness? I looks like it should be a beautiful red double. I hope it does well for you!
K

Hi Jane,

Well....I would say that who ever sold you that poor bulb for $20.00 should be ashamed of themselves.

That said, these bulbs do have a will to live so... with some pampering and TLC it may reward you.

If you find the flowers are reluctant to open you might consider cutting them and bringing them inside and enjoy them in a vase. This would take any further stress off your bulb and allow it to direct what energy it has to growing roots and leaves. Just my opinion guys....

Donna

I have paid more than I should have for some bulbs....I don't think I'm alone in that.

Jane...it will bring you lots of pleasure and I bet it will bulk up this summer!
K

Jane & Kristi,

I've paid more than some bulbs were worth too! Way more than once unfortunately! We all have..that's just one of the pitfalls of this hobby, we want something so we throw caution to the wind and buy it!! But, I still think you were overcharged for that one...

I once got a rotting bulb from EBay and managed to save it's life, I've still got it today, my Limona!

Donna

By the way Jane, I should have some seeds in a week or so. I'm waiting on 2 additional pods that are just about there. So if you're still interested in trying some just send me an email...Donna

Thanks all and thank you Donna for the offer of the seeds. I would be thrilled to give them a try. Sorry I haven't posted back sooner, just too much going on.

I knew I was taken when I got it home. The couple actually gave me their card and told me I could order online from them. No thanks!

I always run to any plant sales and have never seen any vendors selling Amaryllis. These people were the first and I was so excited!.

Live and learn......

Jane

I haven't seen that variety for sale anywhere; in the pictures found on the internet it looks stunning, and I'm not the greatest fan of doubles.

You could and I think you should send them feedback...

$20 for a sprouted bulb is high... but I agree that we've probably all paid too much for some plants. One of my better purchases this season was for a pre-planted pot with 3 Gervase bulbs for $25 (plus shipping) from Living Gardens.

http://www.livinggardens.com/store/sale/gervaseoverstock

I've had the pot for only a few weeks, but each bulb is putting up 2 fat, healthy scapes. It should be stunning when it blooms. Ironically, the shipping cost was less when I added a set of paperwhite forcing jars to the order. -Tina

Tina, can't wait to see your pot of Gervases. My single is just now sending up a bud but yours should be stunning!

Donna

I thought I'd update. Most of the buds turned black and died before opening, I'm sure due to stress. There is one which opened (see pic) but also looks damaged. It appears there is a leaf spike appearing.

What amazed me is how many buds there was. I counted at least 4 from that dead spike. With this one flower, I count another 4 buds???

Does that sound right?

Jane
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This shows some of the blackened buds
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Jane,

4 blooms per scape is pretty typical! I could be looking at those photos wrong, but it looks to me like they bloomed. Red blooms wilt and turn nearly black after they are spent.

It looks like that bulb is pretty happy!! I bet you are too!
K

Jane, I remember that you live in Florida - I've seen you post frequently on the Florida Gardening forum - but I don't remember in what city you live. If you are nearby, I have bulbs I will give you. I'm swimming in them.

Carol in Jacksonville

Oh, Carol you are so kind...but - I live in Sarasota which I think is not close by. How I wish!

Thank you for the offer,

Jane