Hello Members!
The last of the leaves are finally falling and the holidays will be here before we know it. If you’re searching for a gift for that person on your list who has everything, or if you’d like to treat yourself to some special winter cheer, look no further: GardenKitchener is once again making a special selection of amaryllis bulbs available to its members, imported directly from Holland!
The 2026 varieties have been chosen for their uniqueness and are ones that are not readily available in retail stores. We think they are absolute stunners that will fancy up any home, AND we’re selling them at the same price as year, only $25!
About the 2026 Amaryllis bulbs
We approached the selections a little differently this year, with more varieties to choose from, but fewer of each variety. Selections fall under two categories:
- The first has unique and interesting varieties in jumbo or double-size bulbs that should provide multiple stems of flowers. These will be sold in kits.
- The second category has exotic varieties. These bulbs are smaller and have flower shapes with narrow petals that are different than the standard amaryllis flower. They also have unusual and interesting colours. These are sold as a bare bulb, and are not available in a full kit.
About our Amaryllis kits
A classic member favourite, our kits include everything needed to successfully grow a bulb. Each includes a thrifted glass vase, which makes every kit truly unique. They also come with,
- A bag of LECA (lightweight expanded clay aggregate) as a growing medium, measured to provide the right amount of LECA for the specific bulb and vase in each kit. (This means one kit may have a very different amount of LECA provided than another, depending on its vase and bulb combination).
- A detailed instruction sheet that explains how to set up your kit so your bulb will flourish this season. This sheet also provides information about caring for your amaryllis after it finishes blooming, so you can help it rebloom next year.
Caring for a standalone bulb
If you choose to purchase a bulb-only variety, we recommend selecting a pot that is only slightly large than the bulb. There should be about 1cm of soil showing between the bulb and the side of the pot.
Remember: Amaryllis are very tender bulbs and do not tolerate cold temperatures. Regardless of whether you’re purchasing a kit or a single bulb, they must be transported home in a warm vehicle and taken into the house immediately.
More about the sale
Purchase limits will be in place when the sale opens. Each GardenKitchener membership may have up to two bulbs, total, applied to it. This is for both individual and family memberships. Your bulbs can be two bulbs that come with full kits, two single bulbs, or one kit and one single bulb. If inventory remains after the initial sales slow, we will allow members to buy more. Watch your email for announcements!
Ordering will be available online, via our website, only. We’ll post the link to the sale page here, when it opens. We’ll also send it out to members via our email newsletter.
Pick up will be at Garden House in Rockway Botanical Gardens (7 Floral Crescent in Kitchener). We will post the pick-up date when that information becomes available.
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to embrace the holiday spirit while supporting a wonderful cause! Read on for more about our 2026 bulb varieties:
Amaryllis Varieties (Kits)
Double Blossom Red Peacock Amaryllis:
A stunning beauty featuring large, red petals with a touch of white accents. Fully double flowers up to 17cm across. This magnificent double-flowering Amaryllis is noted for its exquisite proportion and is perfectly sculptured. It will produce 2 to 5 flowers on a stem arising from the bulb about 8 to 10 weeks after planting.
Double Tika Coral Amaryllis:
This amazing variety is brand new and first available, this year. It has huge double salmon to pink blooms on 16-18″ stems. Flowers are stunning and add plenty of dazzle and flair to indoor displays, making it a great choice for holiday gifting. It will produce 2 to 5 flowers on a stem arising from the bulb about 8 to 10 weeks after planting.
Charisma Amaryllis:
Charisma has been named correctly. This white flower features brushstrokes of red across each petal and darker red piping along each edge. These flowers are distinctive and dazzling. Growing 18-22″ tall, this festive amaryllis produces 2 to 5 flowers on a stem arising from the bulb about 8 to 10 weeks after planting.
Double Tika Disco Amaryllis:
Another new variety, first available this year. This beauty has double pink and white petals with red striping. Huge blooms on 16-18″ stems, dazzle. It will produce 2 to 5 flowers on a stem arising from the bulb about 8 to 10 weeks after planting.
Individual bulbs
Bogota Amaryllis:
Bogota is a type of Cybister Amaryllis, with flowers that look more like wildflowers, butterflies, or spiders compared to traditional amaryllis. Bogota has red flowers, the bottom petal of which appears in a lighter tone. It will produce 2 to 5 flowers on a stem arising from the bulb about 8 to 10 weeks after planting.
Chico Amaryllis:
Another Cybister Amaryllis, Chico’s petals are thin, elongated, and often reflexed (curled backward) with long, extended stamens. Chico is an extreme example of a Cybister, with very narrow elongated petals, the top in red and bottom in green. It will produce 2 to 5 flowers on a stem arising from the bulb about 8 to 10 weeks after planting.
Evergreen Amaryllis:
These particularly fine flowers have darker apple-green throats merging into a creamy green, with exceptionally long, curved stamens. The overall effect is both exotic and elegant. It will produce 2 to 5 flowers on a stem arising from the bulb about 8 to 10 weeks after planting.
Papillio Amaryllis:
This Novelty Amaryllis has amazing flowers well worth having. It has the crispest white flowers with unique dark red striping and lime green tips. It will produce 2 to 5 flowers on a stem arising from the bulb about 8 to 10 weeks after planting.
Wild Amazone Amaryllis:
This Novelty Amaryllis is unique in colour. Dark Peach blossom with pale green in the centre of the petals and an almost burgundy throat. It will produce 2 to 5 flowers on a stem arising from the bulb about 8 to 10 weeks after planting.
Barbados Amaryllis:
This Novelty Amaryllis has a uniquely deep red to almost burgundy flower with distinctive white to green wide stripes in the middle of each petal. It will produce 2 to 5 flowers on a stem arising from the bulb about 8 to 10 weeks after planting.
Don’t miss these rare beauties – they’ll add a pretty touch to your winter days, all season long.
Thank you, as always, for your support!
Sincerely,
Karin Clemens
Head Gardener & Grower, Rockway Gardens