Hippeastrum (commonly known as Amaryllis) are popular for their indoor holiday color and are often given as gifts from October through January. They are super easy to grow and are most impressive flowers. Their huge blossoms can measure up to 8 In. across. We ship our Amaryllis bulbs as bulbs - not kits - nor pre-planted, so that you can pot them up yourself in your favorite pot. We only ship one large blooming bulb size to ensure well proportioned plants, which are guaranteed to produce large vibrant blooms for you. Bulb circumference dictates the bulb size. The larger the bulb, the more flowers it will produce. As bulbs are essentially storage mechanisms, they already contain everything needed to produce flowers. They are Tropical and subtropical. All you will need to do is plant them up and water. But best of all, they can be induced to re-bloom indoors for years to come. Paperwhites are non-hardy tazetta daffodils that can be forced and grown inside the home without any cold exposure, special handling, or treatment. Fun and easy to grow in pots, on water and/or a favorite vessel. If you want your Amaryllis to bloom in time for the holidays, it's best to use this African grown variety Merry Christmas, they are grown in the southern hemisphere, and thus take less time to bloom once potted (4-6 weeks). Paperwhites have that timeless beauty quality, sweet perfume, and absolute dependability have made Paperwhites narcissus the absolute all-time favorite bulb for indoor growing in winter. Clusters of pure white blooms will come 4-6 weeks after potting.