10/22/2026
Shopping for amaryllis bulbs? Here’s what I look for!
Anyone who's been following for awhile know how obsessed I am with Amaryllis 💓
I stopped by Home Depot to check out their amaryllis selection, and I’m sharing a few things I look for when choosing bulbs for winter blooms.
Here are my tips for picking a good one:
**Look for a larger bulb.** Generally, the bigger the bulb, the more stored energy it has to support flowering. Larger, healthy bulbs may also produce multiple flower stalks.
**Check the bloom stalk.** I like to see a flower stalk just barely emerging from the bulb. It gives me a peek at what’s happening without the flowers being too far along.
**Inspect for red blotch fungus.** I avoid bulbs with red blotches on the flower stalk or leaves, as these can be signs of red blotch fungus.
**Look at the leaves, too.** If leaves are already emerging, check them for discoloration, damage, or red streaks.
**Buy bulbs you can actually inspect!** If the amaryllis is packaged in a box or another container that hides the bulb, flower stalk, and leaves, I prefer to pass. I want to see what I’m bringing home before I buy it!
Amaryllis are such a fun way to bring some color indoors during our long Wisconsin winters. A little extra time choosing your bulb can help you start with the best possible plant. And the best part is you can save them for reblooming every year!
Have you grown amaryllis before, or will this be your first year? Let me know in the comments!
