For many, amaryllis blooms are associated with festive holidays and the end of the year. They have become increasingly popular due to their ability to bloom happily indoors at a time when natural color in the garden is scarce.
Amaryllis is the more commonly used name for Hippeastrum, a genus of flowering bulbs with huge variety, originating from the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. Bright in color, amaryllis flowers form trumpet and star-like shapes and can vary from pink, burgundy, peach to white, and everything in between.
