‘Star of Holland’ was officially registered by De Oudendam as ‘Ster van Holland’ in 1984. Emaryllis was a budding Horticulture major in college at that time, and missed the boat in terms of seeing it in person. While not officially …
‘Minerva’ has long been the go-to amaryllis if a bold red and white contrast is needed to get into the holiday spirit. While the red may lean orange, the patterning and ruffled texture is a joy to behold. But in …
Planning isn’t a strong suit here at Emaryllis HQ. Since every year brings changes, it seems best to roll with the punches…and this season’s punches have already been discussed. The two box kits from De Ree were already bestowed the …
When Emaryllis started the first Box Kit Bonanza way back in 2008, the offerings may have varied in the types and qualities of pots, media (the coir disc was already de riggeur), and of course bulb quality, but they all …
Ten seasons ago, when Emaryllis did the first Box Kit feature on this site, it was done with a sense of whimsy combined with a “Consumer Reports” mentality. It led to both amazement (some of the performances were great) and …
Well, this was never meant to be a full-on box kit kind of season. Good thing, too. The results are in, and they do not speak well at all of the low end of the amaryllis market. So, here we …
Once again, despite being well versed in the (sometimes) wicked ways of the box kit world, Emaryllis has been weak in the face of glossy images lavished upon thin cardboard cartons. What can I say, marketing works. Ah, but …
A few years ago, when running a box kit feature, I ran into a ‘Minerva’ impostor situation that was nearly undetectable. Bulbs that are not in peak condition, well-rooted, and grown in ideal warmth and light can exhibit wildly variable …
Well, here we go! First up, the stats on a Minerva box kit bought at a small local nursery chain: Cost: US $8.99 Date of purchase: Nov. 11, 2014 Date planted: Nov. 16, 2014 Bulb size in circumference: 25cm actual/26-28cm …
Trust me, Emaryllis well understands that the famed Box Kit Bonanza series has been a favorite feature for many a visitor. This season, the Emaryllis bench is jam packed pot-to-pot with new varieties to photograph and describe, and the Emaryllis bank …
