50 Amaryllis Belladonna Hybrids RED WHITE PINK Bulbs Start Price USD 49.99 Current Price USD 49.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 27, 2008 End Time Thursday, December 04, 2008 Location Thatcher, Arizona See more about '50 Amaryllis Belladonna Hybrids RED WHITE PINK Bulbs' Description Mixed Amaryllis Belladonna Hybrids A mix of RED, WHITE, & PINK bulbs! Definitely one of the most exciting bulb-growing developments of the last 100 years, these Amaryllis belladonna hybrids are bred from crosses between the common old-fashioned pink "naked lady" amaryllis and related South African bulbs.  Each bulb you buy will be a genetically unique, seed-grown plant from this unique hybridizing program.  These are bound to include some very exciting surprises in a wide range of colors from white through all shades of pink to various shades of red. We cannot say what the colors of each bulb will be, but all are grown from hand pollinations involving the very best parent plants, and when you see the results it is almost like being a hybridizer yourself!  In the future we may sell specific selections (certainly more expensive) but not now.  All of these hybrids (including the pink tones) are improved from the old pink original, having more flowers, larger flowers, and more striking coloration.  This may be your only opportunity to get these unique bulbs. Being closely related to narcissus, these are also deer-proof, gopher-proof, as easy to grow as weeds, growing in sun or part shade in any type of soil. Blooming each year in the dry season, without any watering required for survival, they are obviously highly drought-resistant, being one of the few summer or autumn flowering bulbs that can do so without being watered. This is due in part to their extensive fleshy root systems and large bulbs, and also to the fact that they have no leaves at this time, hence the name "naked ladies." The lush, shiny green leaves (about a foot long) are somewhat like those of clivias or agapanthus, and are produced during the winter and spring rainy season. The Amaryllis Belladonna for sale here are medium size bulbs (most are 1.5 to 2 inches across).  These should flower in 1-2 years once established.  Even huge bulbs often don't flower for a year or two because they don't like transplanting.  We also have *huge* jumbo size bulbs available if you are willing to pay the cost, but these may be a better value because the large ones are so expensive to ship. Grow outside in zones 8-10..maybe zone 7 with mulch and a protected spot.  It is also possible to grow these amaryllis in pots, but I would suggest nothing smaller than a 5 gallon size as they need lots of space for their big bulbs and roots. Water occasionally whenever they are not receiving adequate rainfall. Below are pictures of various Amaryllis Belladonna grown from this hybridizing program!     SHIPPING INFORMATION: Most orders ship within 1-5 days of payment, but sometimes it takes significantly longer--especially during peak season. You will receive a tracking number when your order is shipped. We use USPS First Class and Priority Mail, but we can't guarantee speedy, blink-and-its-there delivery. If you are not OK with this, then please check ahead of time with us. We can rush orders for special events (like your mother's birthday, or if your soil is freezing). Otherwise, be patient--you're a gardener! Advance sales will ship as soon as possible after the bulbs arrive here, which is the proper planting time for most areas. For combined Shipping and Handling, take 50% off each additional item's S&H after paying full price for the item with the highest shipping. For example: You buy 3 items. One with $5 S&H, one with $4 S&H, and one with $3 S&H. The combined S&H would be $8.50 ($5 + $2 + $1.50). You must pay for everything together for this discount. S&H may include some handling and is not necessarily actual cost of postage.   Place a Bid!