Amaryllis Is a Must-Have Holiday Flower—Here's Why
The showy, easy-to-grow flowers of amaryllis effortlessly elevate your holiday decor. Denny Schrock While they may share the stage withpoinsettiasandpaperwhite narcissus, the huge blooms of amaryllis (Hippeastrumspp.) make them the star players of the holiday season. Credit:Denny Schrock It was likely this rare willingness to bloom indoors in winter that ensured their popularity as a holiday plant. Brent Heathis the co-owner of Brent and Becky’s Bulbs. The name amaryllis comes from the Greek word for “sparkle....