My amaryllis belladonna are up about 6 inches
Calvor Palmateer
Victoria BC.

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some shade under elm trees, don't get much water at all. The few in other
spots where they are in sun have bloomed but those in the large stretch are
just starting to bloom. Those nearest the edge of the line of elm trees
get more sun and open first. When I notice the first few blooming, I
always water the rest which seems to help them come along. All of them in
bloom is quite a sight to see.

belladonna in bloom. So, I wonder why there has been only one so far,
particularly from central and northern California. In the southern areas of
the state, except for a very cautious offering last year after heavy
spring rains, it has not bloomed at all for years. With me, blooms appear
only if the bulbs are watered heavily during the summer. The lack of rains
has caused the old, large clumps to shrink and desiccate. When and how much
they bloom in this area has nothing to do with temperature. It is dictated
by water.

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