Progress
The amaryllis flowers are going over now, but meanwhile the two bulbs I planted on January 11th are making progress. The one in the sitting room is growing steadily, almost visibly, but the conservatory bulb is sleepy and has barely started, so I’ve moved it to join its friend.
Allowing for six weeks to pass before flowering happens, we can hope for flowers just after St Valentine’s Day, and then, possibly, more in early March from the sleepy bulb.
What an
exciting life I lead!
Winter can be good for some things, lol. Like watching a bulb grow, a bit like watching a pot boil. But I look forward to you sharing photos of the incredible blossoms.
ReplyDeleteInteresting that you call is St Valentine’s Day. We don't say the Saint part over this wy.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how many Brits call it St Valentine's Day, though it is written thus in my diary. It is becoming more common to call it Valentine's here, but I'm so pedantic . . .
ReplyDeleteSomething to look forward to
ReplyDeleteQuite so! 😊
DeleteBulbs are the most wonderful things, so much beauty from small things, enjoy your bloms.
ReplyDeleteBulbs are quite remarkable - all that energy and beauty contained within one entity.
DeleteWe've got our first snowdrops!
ReplyDeleteI'm envious! 😀
DeleteHi Janice - more than me, at the moment! Enjoy them ... cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHope things improve for you, Hilary.
DeleteYou made me go and look at my plant again. Green leaves but no sign of a flower. They will come. You'll see a photo on my blog one day no doubt.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to it.
DeleteFingers crossed for flowers at the expected time!
ReplyDeleteYes - a lot could go wrong between now and then!
DeleteWell, I look forward to you sharing photographs when they bloom.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Fingers crossed!
DeleteLooking forward to seeing the flowers.
ReplyDeleteSo am I!
DeleteI love amaryllis, but have never had luck with them, so I will be admiring yours vicariously.
ReplyDeleteLiving in hopes!
DeleteWatching flowers grow seems pretty entertaining me, but then I share tge same sort of exciting life!
ReplyDeleteLOL!
DeleteIt's fun to watch things grow
ReplyDeleteI think so, too.
DeleteYou're growing beauty and that's a good thing!!
ReplyDeleteIt's necessary in these troubling times.
DeleteWonderful! It will be lovely to see it bloom!
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping!
DeleteYour last line implies sarcasm, but let's be honest: micro pleasures are the best.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Taking pleasure in small things is one of life's delights.
DeleteI'm looking forward to seeing your flowers too, I believe you have a white one? I've never seen that before, only the reds and pinks.
ReplyDeleteThey are 'Dancing Queen' - red/pink and white striped. I hope they live up to expectations!
DeleteNice! I was about to do something with the Amaryllis but then I woke one morning and there was a new flower on it!
ReplyDeleteExcellent!
DeleteIt's hard to wait but your amaryllis will be beautiful when in full bloom.
ReplyDeleteSeeing the slow development is interesting.
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