Scaffolding
Shortly after being photographed, the amaryllis fell over. Scaffolding was erected hastily. Earth was added to the pot and it looks much happier now.
Meanwhile, the sitting room bulb continues to push forth its green shoots. The one in the conservatory is far behind.
Why would the stalk collapse before the flower had finished blooming? It's nature.
ReplyDeleteIt was top heavy and overbalanced,
ReplyDeleteAmaryllis can be quite top heavy plants. I'm glad you managed to take some good photos before you had to resort to a bit of extra support with the scaffolding. Beautiful colour.
ReplyDeleteIt is very pleasing and falling over didn't harm it, fortunately.
DeleteReally stunning, I love these blooms, I often have to prop them up, I also turn them often to keep the stem upright.
ReplyDeleteI suppose, in their natural habitat, they instinctively turn towards the light and so remain straight.
DeleteIt is so beautiful. I'm glad that you found it before it wilted and were able to get it nursed back into standing position.
ReplyDeleteDespite the sturdy stem, the flowers are too heavy and need support.
DeleteGorgeous photographs against the curtain. Stunning.
ReplyDeleteWe were pleased, too. Thank you.
DeleteHi Janice - they are beautiful, but do need propping up as you've done... wonderful to see - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteI wonder if you saw them growing in South Africa, Hilary?
DeleteIt’s very beautiful
ReplyDeleteAlison in Devon x
It's been lovely watching it slowly developing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Sorry it fell over I forgot it does that.
ReplyDeleteIt was such a surprise. One minute it was standing up and the next it had fallen over.
DeleteGorgeous color!!
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely bright spot of colour in this grey February weather.
DeleteGlorious colour.. worth waiting for.
ReplyDeleteI did wonder if it would ever make it. Too impatient, by far.
DeleteWow, beautiful
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DeleteI saw what was about to happen to mine and hastily found some heavy china pots to put their flowerpots in.
ReplyDeleteOur came in a very small pot. The ones I've planted are in larger pots.
DeleteIt's looking lovely. Can't wait for mine to bloom and brighten up the garden
ReplyDeleteIt must be so nice to have them growing outside.
ReplyDeleteI think I have always needed to provide them with some sort of support when they're fully grown and ready to bloom.
ReplyDeleteI shall know now for the future (if I can get it to flower again!)
DeleteI'm glad it got some extra support! They do get top-heavy. Dave and I bought one for his mother while we were in Florida and I had to hold the stem all the way home in the car.
ReplyDeleteI have a lovely image in my mind of you nursing the plant.
DeleteThe name Amaryllis is taken from a shepherdess in Virgil's pastoral Eclogues, (from the Greek ἀμαρύσσω, amarysso, 'to sparkle'). I just knew that Janice - didn't have to google it or anything. Honest.
ReplyDeleteI never doubted it for a moment, Neil.
Deletethese are absolutely stunning photos, its just amazing! love the colors, like brilliant jewels.. I see the word sparkle in Yorkshire comment. you know I love sparkles and these fit the word for me
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are superb.
DeleteYour amaryllis is gorgeous and you took lovely photos! Glad the upsy didn't damage it. I do like your backdrop, such a pretty curtain. I also had fun reading Yorkshire Pudding's comments as I love learning anything like that. Thank you to Yorkshire Pudding too :)
ReplyDeleteI like it when people add to my knowledge about something., Whether I retain the information is anyone's guess!
DeleteThat is one beautiful flower.
ReplyDeleteWe are delighted with it.
DeleteSuch a beautiful flower ... lovely photographs.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
It is lovely.
DeleteIt's so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteMy mind went straight to outdoor scaffolding and I wondered if you were about to get your house painted or gutters cleared out. I didn't know about Amaryllis falling over, but it makes sense seeing they're top heavy when blooming.
ReplyDeleteI know. It was a naughty title!
DeleteIt's beautiful. Glad you were able to save it after it fell
ReplyDeleteI worried that it might have broken, but it was fine, luckily.
DeleteWell, wasn't that worth waiting for? And beautifully photographed.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stephanie. All good things come to those who wait.
DeleteYou must watch your plants like I do. I'm obsessed and check them often in a day?
ReplyDeleteSometimes, you can almost see them growing. We do check often every day.
Deletethat is both a stunning amaryllis and stunning photos of it. I love the light
ReplyDeleteThank you, F. It's pleasing when things work out.
DeleteWoah! The magic of nature....well captured! :)
ReplyDeleteNature is extraordinary.
ReplyDeleteHa ha, yes mine fell over and it was only then I tied a stick to hold it up! Super deep red colour.
ReplyDeleteWe should have staked it beforehand - wise after the event.
DeleteNature's beauty! Yes, often propping is needed.
ReplyDeleteWe all need propping up at times . . . 😀
DeleteIt was most certainly worth buttressing.
ReplyDeleteWe were just relieved that it didn't break . . . 😳
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