On the box they named this amaryllis 'Charming' so I was expecting blooms
similar to the one in the last photo on this post. . . . . . also named 'Charming',
a bulb grown a few years ago.
This new one is the bulb purchased before Christmas.
However, like much of nature, surprises happen. Many are forgivable,
actually quite acceptable, and often very beautiful to behold.
May I introduce you to what I believe is the early blooming amaryllis
named 'Lemon Star.'
A very tall plant, now measuring 31 inches from top of bulb to tip of blooms!
Sturdy, with no need of a support - though I did tie a little jute bow to hold
leaves to stem in case they flopped - this is a pristine white beauty with
slightly ruffled petal edges and a lemon/lime center. This morning in the
sunlight there are two blooms fully open. Two more buds, still tightly closed
wait in the wings so to speak, so I'm hoping for open flowers to enjoy for
another week at least.
Do you get the feeling I love these special bulbs of beauty?
Do you spy another bulb now has a stem with a bud?
Wondering what that one is - it's from another year so will
be a surprise.
This was Amaryllis 'Charming' with touches of pink, in 2018 - very lovely.
Sunday sunlight is fading now and rain is coming in for the remainder
of the milder day. Much colder tomorrow with full sun but no chance of
of the milder day. Much colder tomorrow with full sun but no chance of
snow here yet. In fact the fig tree is already showing some new green
buds and the bluebirds are back at the feeders.
FYI - If you're a fan and nature lover, it's a special night on TV today!
Season 2 of the 'new version' of All Creatures Great & Small
returns to PBS here in the USA. I'll be snuggled in front of the fire
watching as I love this program, though it makes me even
more homesick for the English countryside!
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