Hippeastrum (Amaryllis) Growing Guide

29 Oct, 2025, No comments

What Does Bulb Size Mean?

The larger the bulb, the more flower stems and blooms it will produce.

Bulb circumference	Flower stems	Flowers per stem	Total blooms
26–28 cm	1	2–3	2–3
28–30 cm	1–2	3–4	3–8
30–32 cm	2	3–4	6–8
34+ cm	2–3	4–6	up to 12

At Dižzīles, we offer 32 cm bulbs — large and ready to impress.

Planting and Forcing

You can start awakening the bulb in October, November, December, January, February, or March.
From the start of growth until flowering takes about 6–8 weeks.

Many people plan their Hippeastrum to bloom for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, March 8, or another special occasion — but whenever it blooms, it’s sure to bring joy. Try it yourself!

Planting Bulbs in Pots

22 Aug, 2025

Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocuses, grape hyacinths, and other autumn-planted bulbs also thrive in pots and containers. Planting bulbs in pots allows you to enjoy a colorful spring display on a terrace, balcony, at the front door, or even indoors on a table. To ensure bulbs grow and bloom well in pots, it’s important to follow a few guidelines.

Tulip Growing Tips

22 Aug, 2025

Most tulips you see planted in landscapes or sold as cut flowers in shops are hybrid tulips. Hybrids usually need to be lifted and replanted each year to achieve the best display. There are also perennial tulips, genetically closer to their wild ancestors. These will return year after year and may even multiply. They are shorter than hybrids, with smaller blooms and more pointed petals.

It's our Birthday! 🎉🎉

21 Jan, 2025, No comments

January is our birthday month, and Dižzīles is celebrating 3 incredible years! We’re deeply grateful for each and every one of you—your orders help us grow and continue offering the highest-quality seeds. Thanks to you, we can maintain and expand our seed collection to new heights.

In celebration, we have a gift for you! With every order placed in January, we’ll include a surprise pack of seeds as a token of our gratitude. Thank you for being part of our journey!