Dancing Queen
The two ‘Dancing Queen’ amaryllis bulbs that I planted on January 11th are now opening their flowers. They have been growing for almost eleven weeks , so I was beginning to wonder if they would come up to snuff, but they have, and that is pleasing.The original conservatory bulb was far behind the one in the sitting room, but rapidly caught up after we moved it into the warmth to join its companion.
Recently, Herschel caught sight of the unfurling frilly flower and leapt up to assail it. Maybe he thought it was an exotic bird set free in the house. We discouraged him, and he hasn’t attempted to attack it since. I was quite expecting to find the stem broken one morning, but that has not happened . . . yet!
I have
been delighted with the amaryllis and will certainly grow them again.
Glad to hear that your two amaryllis bulbs have done the business for you. It's surely a kind of magic.
ReplyDeletei have been afraid to grow bulb plants indoors because I have a VERY inquisitive kitty who loves to chew on the other plants I have, and I thought bulb plants were toxic for cats.
ReplyDeleteIt's very beautiful, I might check the nursery next time I go and see if they have these.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful plant and flower and has grown to full bloom relatively quickly.
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DeleteThar is stunning. You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteAmaryllis are such showy flowers. You've been well rewarded with your blooms.
ReplyDeleteJust so beautiful Janice. I would still love to try growing one of these.
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool. I loved having amaryllis bloom for us in the winter indoors. Your bloom is so different and gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThose Amaryllis 'Dancing Queen' blooms are worth the wait, and hopefully cat Herschel continues to admire them from a safe distance rather than turning them into prey
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flowers! Funny that Herschel wanted to attack it. My old cat thought a stuffed toy rabbit on the windowsill was a real animal until I brought it up close for her to sniff.
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