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Dividing and Replanting Outdoor Amaryllis in Spring

Best time to divide hardy amaryllis (Hippeastrum x johnsonii) is spring when green shoots emerge. Dig clump, separate tennis-ball-sized or larger bulbs, leave smaller ones attached. Plant in sunny, protected spot, fertilize, and enjoy May blooms.

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