Q: I am looking for a cream amaryllis bulb to purchase. Does anyone know where I might find one?
Hardiness Zone: 9a
Dusty from St. Martinville, LA
A: Hi Dusty,
This is where I get zone envy. Solid cream-colored amaryllis bulbs may be difficult to find. I've seen several described with color combinations that include cream, but none described as solid cream. You may want to consider a white colored amaryllis as another option. Few of these are actually "pure" white, but lightly veined with colors like pink or green, which give them an off-white appearance.
This one called "Jewel" from bloomingbulbs.com is considered white, but the flowers are actually white with a tint of orange, which gives it more of a creamy look. Two other "white" varieties to look out for include Picotee and Lemon Lime.
Here are some other places on the web that sell several varieties. If nothing else, give them a call or send them an email to see what they have in stock.
Amaryllis Bulb Company
http://www.amaryllis.com/
The Nursery at TyTy
http://RoyalColors.com
Good luck on your quest.
Ellen
About The Author: Ellen Brown is an environmental writer and photographer and the owner of Sustainable Media, an environmental media company that specializes in helping businesses and organizations promote eco-friendly products and services. Contact her on the web at http://www.sustainable-media.com
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