20 Stunning Amaryllis Varieties

Glorious amaryllis flowers bring gorgeous glitz to indoor scenery with their larger-than-life blossoms. What’s even better is that these bulb bloomers couldn’t be easier to grow. They need little care to unfurl their showstopping flowers. You’ll find amaryllis bulbs for sale in fall and winter. Let them bloom in time for spreading holiday cheer or keep them cool until mid- to late December to enjoy blossoms six to eight weeks later.

This is a large-flowered variety whose name — ‘Glamour’ — says it all. Red petals edged in white blend with any holiday décor or simply brighten winter rooms. Want to see more varieties of amaryllis you can grow? Click through our slide show to discover the diversity of amaryllis — classic large-flowered beauties, miniature bloomers and unusual flower forms.

Just like its auto namesake, this amaryllis variety opens luxurious blooms that are the epitome of high-end beauty. ‘Ferrari’ flowers feature velvety red petals that unfurl to a whopping 7 inches across. Like all large-flowered amaryllis varieties, ‘Ferrari’ stems can be top heavy. To skip an in-pot stake, drop potted bulbs into tall cachepots to support blossom-bedecked stems.

If you want an amaryllis that will make you smile, look to ‘Dancing Queen.’ This beauty unfurls whirling petticoats of red and white petals four to five layers deep. It’s truly stunning. Blossoms measure 5 to 6 inches across.

A single stem of amaryllis is lovely, but a bowl full is downright fabulous. Here white large-flowered ‘Mont Blanc’ amaryllis holds court over forced white hyacinths to create an indoor garden rich with color and fragrance. Force your own hyacinths, or buy them and pot them with your amaryllis bulbs. 'Mont Blanc’ grows 30 to 36 inches tall, so be sure to add hoop stakes to a planter bowl like this.