During the past winter months, I was browsing at my favorite local nursery and came across a display of amaryllis bulbs, some in pots, some in pots in pretty packaging (with instructions included), and a few bare bulbs, most of which had labels bearing their names, and all greatly reduced for clearance.
I selected two: one called "Moonlight," because its photograph looked intriguing, a pale, pale green or, if you like "greenish white."
And the second one had no tag, but it was a honkin’ huge, heavy bulb already making an off-set, which seemed to me to be quite promising.
"Moonlight," the bulb for which looked rather runty, as though it had been neglected for a while (small, as if it hadn’t been properly fed for at least one bloom period, you know?), I potted up and have kept for myself. I’m determined to rescue this particular plant with some TLC, or at least soil, water, and food.
The other one, I gave to a friend, who finally potted it up just before Easter. He’s not fussy; he just appreciates the big, showy blossoms.
And yesterday, they opened.
Is anyone familiar with this color pattern; can anyone here identify this cultivar?
Many thanks!
