You may not think of winter as the most bloom friendly season but think again, winter comes with some of the most stunning indoor bloomers: Amaryllis! Blackhawk Hardware has Charlotte’s highest quality Amaryllis selection. To stay true to our motto of bringing the best quality products to Charlotte, we work directly with flower farms in the Netherlands and import the bulbs straight from there without a middleman.
Pick your favorite color at Blackhawk Hardware now for blooms at Christmas! We also thought you might like to bring a blooming one as a stunning house-warming gift so we potted some a few weeks ago just with that in mind. You’ll love the orange blossoms for Thanksgiving!
Our bulbs are much larger than what you are used to seeing in planting sets. Because of that size, they house an ample amount of nutrients important for plant growth. Armed with those nutrients, the Amaryllis bulbs you can buy at Blackhawk Hardware actually produce two stems with 4 flowers each. A wonderful, luscious bloom! What’s even better, they produce a second growth with another 4 flowers.
How do you plant an amaryllis bulb?
Either have our knowledgeable staff pot your new amaryllis or take it home to plant yourself. Use a tight pot, fill two thirds with well draining soil, place the bulb and cover most of it. You’ll want to leave the bulb’s shoulders above dirt. If you don’t trust your own potting ability, Blackhawk Hardware offers complimentary planting. Also ask the friendly associates about our special Amaryllis soil mix.
Water the Amaryllis after planting and thereafter whenever the soil appears dry. Don’t over water! Try adding vodka or gin to keep the stems shorter. Don’t dump your wine or beer into your amaryllis pot though; they contain too much sugar for healthy plant growth. Also, placing your Amaryllis in bright light and keeping it in cooler temperatures keep the blossom stems shorter and therefore stronger.