Growing Amaryllis and Amelanchier: Bulbs and Flowering Trees for Seasonal Beauty

Two distinctive plants—tender bulbous Amaryllis belladonna and hardy Amelanchier trees—offer spectacular seasonal displays with proper cultivation.

Amaryllis Belladonna (Naked Lady Lily)

Plant bulbs 9 inches deep in sandy loam with leaf mold, over a 3-foot drainage layer of rubble. Water generously in summer; mulch annually with rotted manure. Protect with straw in cold winters. Divide offsets every 5+ years after foliage withers. Fragrant pink-white blooms reward patience.

Amelanchier (Serviceberry, Juneberry, Snowy Mespilus)

Hardy deciduous trees/shrubs with spring flowers, summer berries, fall color. Thrive in good loamy soil—avoid sand and waterlogged sites. Plant October-March. Minimal pruning (February if needed). Propagate by spring layering; seeds germinate slowly. Ideal for small gardens and urban settings.