Just have to share with you our Amaryllis from 2016—YES 8 YEARS!!!
On March 18, on our kitchen bay window sill where Pieter had put the big Delft white planter with the 8–year old Amaryllis. It was opening its blooms now it had come indoors from our greenhouse.
Our now craquelé cachepot...
TWO stems with buds and blooms.
Lovely stamens...
Hard to capture its four blooms and buds...
March 21—all four are fully open now and the new stem is progressing to show flowers.
March 20, at breakfast time in the sunshine...
March 20, from a different angle...
Also March 20, and you see that the second stem shows a huge bud!
Only 3 days later the 2nd stem now shows 3 buds that open with the other four still there.
March 29, all three buds fully open and the other buds are all cut off as they quickly started to wilt away.
Quite a SHOW for 11 days and we enjoyed them during breakfast time as that was with the perfect light!
Related links:
{Amaryllis Stargazer Blooms in Our Wood Garden} | previous post by me
{Gift Amaryllis Fully Blooms on Mom's Birthday in Heaven} | previous post by me from 2016
Our Amaryllis Bloomed Beautifully | previous post by me
Good Morning Mariette, I have never had luck with Amaryllis and I have only seen solid colors. This is such a pretty one. Hugs, Betsy
ReplyDeleteDearest Betsy,
DeleteWell, this is now its 8th time blooming and we also have Amaryllis outside in the adjacent wood garden but they don't yet bloom.
They are in solid as well as in striped colors and it is a regal flower.
Hugs,
Mariette
Che amarillis meraviglioso!Complimenti!
ReplyDeleteCara Olga,
DeleteGrazie e questo amaryllis è un grande esecutrice.
Abbracci,
Mariette
Quite a show, indeed. Amaryllis truly are beautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteDearest Patricia,
DeleteOh, they are stunning performers and obviously last many years.
Hugs,
Mariette
How beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteYes, it was a stunning performer!
Hugs,
Mariette
Lovely flowers. How do you keep the amaryllis for 8 years? Do you keep the bulb in the pot and keep watering it? Our flowers (in pot) have dried and there's just two stems standing. Do I re-pot in a larger pot?
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteThank you and yes, after blooming it goes back into the greenhouse until next year.
This pot is quite large...
Hugs,
Mariette
Thank you. God bless.
Delete💕
DeleteOoooo, what a pretty flower. Kind of looks like a candy cane. That's incredible that it's lasted for 8 years! I also wanted to tell you how pretty your Header is, with the tea cup, the chocolate, and the yellow flowers. Having a little quiet time for tea or coffee and a treat during the day is special and much needed. I must get some of those doilies to put my treats on, they're delightful.
ReplyDeleteHappy April days to you, Mariette.
~Sheri
Dearest Sheri,
DeleteThank you and yes, it sure looks like a candy cane!
It must feel happy inside that cachepot and then in the greenhouse where it gets watered until it is time to bring it indoors for blooming.
Glad you like my Header with the Mason chartreuse. Our daffodils have not been blooming for some 8 years but we have the photos. Coffee, neither chocolate are allowed for me due to my kidney's stage but I live on the memories. Those doilies are my favorite 4" sized ones and I have the golden 4" for placing under those Mason chartreuse cups. Also plain white ones for use with other china. You can see some here: https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2021/11/high-tea-in-november.html
And of course here: https://mariettesbacktobasics.blogspot.com/2013/04/difference-between-coffee-tea-cups.html
Hugs,
Mariette
Es una planta alta y bastante bella. Hace una hermosa decoración en tu ventana.
ReplyDeleteBesos.
Querida Antónia,
DeleteOh, seguro que es una planta feliz, exuberante y alta. En nuestro ventanal parece una joya.
Abrazos,
Mariette
Dag Mariette,
ReplyDeleteWat mooi, dat is genieten.
Liefs,
Hilly
Beste Hilly,
DeleteJa zeg dat wel!
Liefs,
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeletewas für eine Blütenschönheit ist Eure Amaryllis und schmeckt bei diesem wundervollen Anblick jeden Morgen das Frühstück nicht nochmal so gut? Ich genieße diesen herrlichen Anblick, meine Mutter konnte gut mit diesen Blumen umgehen und hatte ein glückliches Händchen, ich leider nicht so... zumindest mit Zimmerpflanzen 😘
Viele liebe Grüße aus dem z.Zt. sonnigen, aber kalten Drosselgarten von Traudi.💗
Liebe Traudi,
DeleteJa, mit Sonne und solchen Blüten schmeckt uns das Frühstück sehr gut!
Wenn man genügend Lucht hat und nicht das sie austrocknen von der Heizung dann gedeihen sie sehr gut.
Ja, bei euch dauert es noch ein Weilchen bis es aufwärmt.
Liebe Grûße,
Mariette
P.S. das wollte ich noch dazu schreiben: immer wieder begeistert bin ich von Deinem wunderschönen Headerbild... Die sonnengelben Narzissen und das grüne, romantische Tassengedeck mit der stilvollen Vase sind sooo tolle Hingucker!
DeleteMoin und groetjes aus dem immer noch kalten, aber sonnigen Ostfriesland von Traudi.♥
Danke sehr liebe Traudi und sonnige Grüße zurück!
DeleteHello Mariette, Those flowers look too perfect to be real, one might think one was looking at the Ware glass flowers at Harvard. It's nice to see one of your Delft pots make another appearance--they seem to be acquiring a beautiful patina.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteOh, they almost look surreal with their perfect beauty!
Our Delft pots are not in use like we had them all filled in the 80s, 90s and early 2000s as with kitties jumping on window sills it is different. But this is a very special one and it is still serving us well.
Hugs,
Mariette
Oh wow...that is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteDearest Pam,
DeleteYes, those are the little miracles of daily life and we better enjoy them for as long as they last!
Hugs,
Mariette
Oh so pretty
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteYes, viewing such beauty works uplifting!
Hugs,
Mariette
It's stunning, Mariette, just gorgeous. Obviously it loves the light and all your TLC! Speaking of TLC, I hope you're giving yourself plenty of that and are healing well.
ReplyDeleteDearest Kim,
DeleteThank you and yes, what a sight they were and they also made us feel that the newly installed Andersen® windows—with FibrexⓇ Energy–Efficient Glass that prevent heat and cold transmission and thus 'plant friendly'.
And yes, I do—especially after my OT and PT treatments.
Hugs,
Mariette
Prachtig Mariette! Nu kunnen wij er van meegenieten. Fijne dag, lieve groet Willy
ReplyDeleteBeste Willy,
DeleteJa, dit is echt iets om van te moeten meegenieten.
Liefs,
Mariette
My goodness! That is beautiful and amazing!! I hope you are well and healing, my new friend.
ReplyDeleteDearest Billie Jo,
DeleteIt was so beautiful in the morning sunshine!
Yes, slowly I'm healing and my weight went up 4.5 oz in one week—it is a fight against pain!
Hugs,
Mariette
Olá, Mariette,
ReplyDeleteque lindo esse amarílis! e adorei lá em cima aquele chá com as flores amarelas,
um show! Adore flores nas janelas e nos terraços, e sacadas .
É uma alegria constante. E você está bem de saúde?
Aqui entramos no Outono, o verão foi terrível, muito quente.
Deixo meu abraço e votos de uma linda semana!
Prezados Taís,
DeleteObrigado e sim, tais flores, também como no meu Cabeçalho, nos trazem beleza e felicidade.
Os narcisos eram altamente perfumados e isso cria o céu dentro de casa...
Sim, estou lentamente recuperando minha força, meu peso (agora 48,5 kg) e tentando fazer o máximo, comendo bem e descansando o suficiente, além de OT e PT.
Grandes abraços,
Mariette
Olá, Mariette, gostei muito dessa sua postagem, na qual
ReplyDeletevocê mostra as flores em sua casa, dando-lhes beleza e perfume.
Parabéns pelo seu bom gosto! Seu e de Pieter.
Uma ótima semana, desejo boa recuperação de sua saúde.
Abraços ao distinto casal.
Prezado Pedro,
DeleteObrigado, essas flores trazem felicidade!
Obrigado por seus bons votos e enviando-lhe abraços de nós dois.
Mariette
These flowers are just wonderful.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Dearest Christina,
DeleteThank you and they really are!
Hugs,
Mariette
Such pretty coloring -- definitely a daily joy to witness. People are always throwing out stuff here and neighbors know I rescue plants so someone left me an orchid in our parking area the other day. Was quite a surprise. I've never had an orchid before but have heard they are fiddly -- plus our environment is not the best for them. I'll have to do some research on how to take care of it.
ReplyDeleteDearest Tammy,
DeleteYes those blooms were a daily joy for 11 days!
One wonders why people dump their kitties and even their orchid...?
Orchids love high humidity but you might spray them and maybe once weekly submerging them in water might help.
Hugs,
Mariette
Wow, that was a true beauty Mariette - you definitely have a 'green thumb'.
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing better dear.
Dearest Mary,
DeleteWell, Pieter knows how to care for them inside the greenhouse till it is time for bringing it back in.
Slowly I improve, but with rainy weather and also after my OT and PT it is rough.
Got up at 4:30 AM because of pain as I no longer managed to sleep...
But each day is one towards better times!
Hugs,
Mariette
Your amaryllis are beautiful, Mariette.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings, dearest friend
Dearest Veronica,
DeleteThank you and you bet we enjoyed it!
Hugs,
Mariette
Beautiful, so beautiful! Wundervoll! Leider gedeihen Zimmerpflanzen bei mir nicht so gut. Vielleicht liegt es an unserem Haus oder ich kümmere mich nicht ausreichend um sie, da der Garten erste Priorität einnimmt. Meine Mutti hatte auch Rittersterne, bei ihr gediehen sie, sie hatte aber auch kein Haus, nur eine Wohnung und damit nicht noch zusätzlich einen Garten zu versorgen. Ihre Liebe galt den Zimmerpflanzen, die sie sehr gut pflegte.
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße auch hier
Sara
Liebe Sara,
DeleteJa, sie brauchen Licht und eine gute Platz wo sie auch nicht austrocknen. Bei uns im Gewächshaus bis die anfangen mit ihre Blüte.
Ohne großen Garten kann man ja Zimmerpflanzen pflegen aber ich schaffe es auch nicht alles.
Im Moment ist unser Garten viel zu groß aber er wird ja auch schon einigen Jahren gepflegt. Es bleibt aber immer genügend zu tun...!
Liebe Grüße,
Mariette