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30th October 2025

Amaryllis bulbs are spectacularly huge - and easy and rewarding to grow. This painting, Amaryllis by John Bratby (c1970, Ingram Collection), shows bulbs planted correctly with their shoulders above the compost and in relatively small pots. They are not just for winter, but can be started off all through spring and summer. 

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