{"product_id":"bulbs-indoor-amaryllis-papilio-pre-order-for-late-october-2026","title":"Bulbs (Indoor) - Amaryllis 'Papilio' - PRE-ORDER FOR LATE OCTOBER 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\/ Botanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hippeastrum p\u003c\/span\u003eapilio\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an elevated amaryllis, with complex flowers that have orchid-like patterning and a combination of vibrant green and red colours. This is actually a different species than many of the varieties on the market, and is often called \"Butterfly Amaryllis\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe best time to plant these flowering beauties is in late October or early November. They take 6-8 weeks to flower, meaning they will bloom just in time for the Holidays!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet the bulb in well-draining medium like a good quality compost-based potting mix (like our All-Purpose organic potting mix) or Leca. Ensure the top two-thirds of the bulb are exposed.  It is important that the bulb sits high on the medium. Choose a container that is relatively tight around the bulb and, if using a soil-based medium, have drainage holes. Only water the bulb when the medium is completely dry. Too much water initially can cause the bulb to rot. Keep the plant in a bright spot (avoiding direct sunlight) and periodically rotate the plant to prevent leaning. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome people prefer to force their amaryllis in a vase, using decorative stones and a little water as opposed to soil. In this case, just be sure the bulb is not sitting directly in water and plan to repot to soil after blooming so that the plant can recharge for the next season's flowers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce flowering is finished, cut the flower stalk 5-10 cm above the bulb, making sure not to trim the foliage. Water when the compost is dry. Come early autumn (around Labour Day) stop watering entirely and place the plant in a dry dark spot, allowing it to die back and go dormant. In late October or early November, move your potted bulb back to a bright location and follow the steps described above - then enjoy a new season of spectacular booms!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 bulb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e  \u003c\/strong\u003eDecember to February (6 to 8 weeks after planting)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 45 - 60 cm\/ 18 - 24\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:  \u003c\/strong\u003eIndirect bright light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulb Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 22\/24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto Credit: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-mmv-author\"\u003eRaffi Kojian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"mw-mmv-author\"\u003e(via Wikimedia Commons)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mw-mmv-source\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external free\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gardenology.org\/\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.gardenology.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"De Vroomen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67768612782323,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/5693\/files\/AmaryllispapilioWCCC3.jpg?v=1792204562","url":"https:\/\/sagegarden.ca\/products\/bulbs-indoor-amaryllis-papilio-pre-order-for-late-october-2026","provider":"Sage Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}