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15-Apr-2023 copyright Elizabeth Bickel

"Stargazer" Amaryllis 4-15-23

‘Stargazer’ Amaryllis are a fabulous red with a white star center that boast blooms up to 7” across. These amazing beauties reach a mature height of approx. 18-24”.

New to me in 2023.

I also purchased a bulb named "Samba" from the same company. But those blooms looked exactly like "Stargazer", and not like the photo in the bulb catalog. So, I think my "Samba" bulb was mislabled. These two plants are in bloom at the same time & I can't tell them apart beyond the pots they are in. With the intense green eye that my "Stargazer" has, I'm not even positive that it really is a "Stargazer." Both my "Stargazer" and my "Samba" bulbs may have been mislabled. I really don't know. But both look - to me anyhow - like the more common "Minerva" that can be purchased about anywhere.

Although I only buy from legitimate sources (different ones) with high ratings,
I seem to receive more than my share of mislabled bulbs...
Disappointing. Yes! Plus, these bulbs aren't inexpensive!!!
However even if mislabled, they still are beautiful when in bloom.

Amaryllises fascinate me. That's why I grow so many.

Canon EOS-1D X ,Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
1/125s f/18.0 at 100.0mm iso8000 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
Bryan Murahashi11-May-2023 04:41
Beautiful blooms.
Hank Vander Velde11-May-2023 00:19
Very beautiful against the dark bg Liz.
Nick Paoni10-May-2023 19:13
Love those colors and details and how well the subject shows against that black background.
Allan Jay10-May-2023 15:03
Stunning artistry!
joseantonio10-May-2023 11:04
lovely colors and details.V.
Graeme10-May-2023 10:37
Absolutely outstanding details and colors, Liz.V