I buy the jumbo amaryllis sold in a set of 3 at Costco in November each year. They are sold for $23 and make wonderful gifts to my neighbors and friends. They need no care at all and when completely finished blooming, they are planted in my backyard. I do live in Southern California—so easy to do. Love getting random, photos and stories! Carolyn Watson
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Your post evokes a loving memory from my youth. My Dad loved musicals, and as children, my sister and I grew up listening to every popular musical to hit Broadway. Some were adapted to film, and of course, we saw them all. Usually, with him.
Your “dramatic” Amaryllis blooms reminded me of “The Music Man” starring Robert Preston and Shirley Jones. Shirley Jones is Marian, the librarian who also teaches piano lessons to young students. One such student, as I remember, was Amaryllis. That name so fascinated me that I never forgot it. Imagine my surprise as I grew up and learned that it was a flower!
Now In my senior years, I so appreciate the experiences Dad provided us. Thank you for bringing these memories to light. I’ll bet you had no idea a simple picture of an amaryllis bloom could bring such joy!
Your post evokes a loving memory from my youth. My Dad loved musicals, and as children, my sister and I grew up listening to every popular musical to hit Broadway. Some were adapted to film, and of course, we saw them all. Usually, with him.
Your “dramatic” Amaryllis blooms reminded me of “The Music Man” starring Robert Preston and Shirley Jones. Shirley Jones is Marian, the librarian who also teaches piano lessons to young students. One such student, as I remember, was Amaryllis. That name so fascinated me that I never forgot it. Imagine my surprise as I grew up and learned that it’s a flower!
In my senior years, I so appreciate all the experiences Dad provided us. Thank you for bringing these memories to light. I’ll bet you had no idea a simple picture of an amaryllis bloom could bring such joy!
J.F. Riordan 
Stunning. Stunning. Thank you.
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I have a red one too right now. Mine isn’t quite in full bloom yet but almost there 🙂
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Beautiful contrast with the Snow White landscape!
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Simp
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Each stage is fascinating. 💙
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So pretty…..I can never get one to bloom in Phx😭
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Not even indoors?
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I love their color.
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What a beautiful color.
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OH. thank you. Such a treat.
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They’re beautiful! One of your friends will be very lucky to receive those bulbs.
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I can hear the symphony playing.
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Love them. I won’t bring mine on for a couple months. A nice spring bloomer for me.
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Agreed.
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Forgot to bring mine out at Christmas so they are just sending up stalks now
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I buy the jumbo amaryllis sold in a set of 3 at Costco in November each year. They are sold for $23 and make wonderful gifts to my neighbors and friends. They need no care at all and when completely finished blooming, they are planted in my backyard. I do live in Southern California—so easy to do. Love getting random, photos and stories! Carolyn Watson
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Yes!
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Your post evokes a loving memory from my youth. My Dad loved musicals, and as children, my sister and I grew up listening to every popular musical to hit Broadway. Some were adapted to film, and of course, we saw them all. Usually, with him.
Your “dramatic” Amaryllis blooms reminded me of “The Music Man” starring Robert Preston and Shirley Jones. Shirley Jones is Marian, the librarian who also teaches piano lessons to young students. One such student, as I remember, was Amaryllis. That name so fascinated me that I never forgot it. Imagine my surprise as I grew up and learned that it was a flower!
Now In my senior years, I so appreciate the experiences Dad provided us. Thank you for bringing these memories to light. I’ll bet you had no idea a simple picture of an amaryllis bloom could bring such joy!
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Your post evokes a loving memory from my youth. My Dad loved musicals, and as children, my sister and I grew up listening to every popular musical to hit Broadway. Some were adapted to film, and of course, we saw them all. Usually, with him.
Your “dramatic” Amaryllis blooms reminded me of “The Music Man” starring Robert Preston and Shirley Jones. Shirley Jones is Marian, the librarian who also teaches piano lessons to young students. One such student, as I remember, was Amaryllis. That name so fascinated me that I never forgot it. Imagine my surprise as I grew up and learned that it’s a flower!
In my senior years, I so appreciate all the experiences Dad provided us. Thank you for bringing these memories to light. I’ll bet you had no idea a simple picture of an amaryllis bloom could bring such joy!
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Such a great musical! And a lovely memory.
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They’re beautiful, Jan. It looks as if they’re having an interesting conversation.
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