Varieties of Amaryllis for Your Home

This selection really caught our eye. A small-flowering variety, it offers orange-red petals with a white central stripe and dark veins.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Santos'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 24 inches tall

Why We Love It: It has a bit more charm than a lot of the big-bloom types, and the striped petals are quite eye-catching.

It's hard not to love the large (8 inches wide), dark red flowers of 'Benfica'. Men seem to particularly love the deep, rich shades of this elegant amaryllis.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Benfica'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 36 inches tall

Why We Love It: The deep red blooms remind us of velvet, and their large size makes them showstoppers.

'Temptation' takes the prize for most intricate flowers. The white blooms are narrowly edged in red and bear a deep red stripe up the center of each petal. Even more, it's delicately brushed with red stipples from the stripe to the edge.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Temptation'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 30 inches tall

Why We Love It: The bloom looks like it has different color patterns each time you see it.

Single-flowered amaryllis, which bear six petals, are lovely and elegant. But some of the newer double types, such as 'Red Nymph', are even more extraordinary.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Red Nymph'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 20 inches tall

Why We Love It: Each scarlet-red bloom looks like a giant rose and can measure 8 inches across.

If you want a red amaryllis, you have a range of choices. While selections such as 'Benfica' offer deep, rich colors, others, such as this 'Monaco', are a brighter, more fiery red.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Monaco'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 28 inches tall

Why We Love It: The big, bright red flowers are full of holiday cheer.

Stunning 'Samba' will make your heart dance; this eye-catching amaryllis features bold red flowers with a white stripe and red edges. Each bloom can span 6 inches across.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Samba'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 24 inches tall

Why We Love It: The crisp white markings give this variety a fresh look.

Look at a red amaryllis in a snowstorm and you have 'Popov'. This dramatic selection has red blooms speckled, streaked, and striped in bold white.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Popov'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 30 inches tall

Why We Love It: It's one of the boldest, most dramatic amaryllis available.

With its intense red-orange color, 'Naranja' makes for the perfect table centerpiece. The big blooms have a rich, satiny appearance and last a long time.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Naranja'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 24 inches tall

Why We Love It: Its color sets it apart from the traditional red amaryllis.

Add festive spirit to your holiday decor with bold, beautiful 'Fantasy' amaryllis. This eye-catching cultivar shows off white blooms playfully streaked with red and pink.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Fantasy'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 24 inches tall

Why We Love It: It's a fun novelty plant -- no two blooms are exactly alike.

Like the beautiful lily of the same name, 'Stargazer' amaryllis bears large blooms with a white central star.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Stargazer'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 30 inches tall

Why We Love It: The white center stands out against the red flowers, making it one of the most eye-catching amaryllis we know.

This proven variety is a favorite for its double roselike flowers. Each white petal offers thin red lines.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Nymph'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 30 inches tall

Why We Love It: The soft-colored, petal-rich blooms are reminiscent of peonies.

'Ice Queen' is a showstopper in bloom. Its big, double pure-white flowers have a magical quality like giant snowflakes. Plant 'Ice Queen' by itself or grow it with rich red varieties for an amazing holiday display.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Ice Queen'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 24 inches tall

Why We Love It: The large blooms last a long time and the white color fits well with any color scheme.

This beautiful amaryllis offers double white blooms brushed with shades of orange-red.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Aphrodite'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 36 inches tall

Why We Love It: The ruffled petals and interesting red brushmarks remind us of fireworks. It's a perfect festive holiday display.

This distinctive amaryllis offers clean white flowers with a thin red edge. It's a classic among hybrid amaryllis.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Picotee'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 36 inches tall

Why We Love It: Its flowers have an old-world charm and it's a profuse bloomer.

Grow 'Ludwig Dazzler' and you'll be sure to have a white Christmas. This magnificent variety produces pure-white flowers that stand proud atop 30-inch-tall stems.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Ludwig Dazzler'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 30 inches tall

Why We Love It: You can't go wrong with white flowers; they look good anywhere and with anything. Try 'Ludwig Dazzler' with a red-and-white poinsettia for an amazing holiday show.

We adore the pure white petals and warm golden-green heart of 'Calgary'.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Calgary'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 36 inches tall

Why We Love It: The pure-white flowers are among the most elegant amaryllis we know of.

It's tough not to fall for the pure pink blooms of this large-flowering amaryllis.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Novella'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 30 inches tall

Why We Love It: The soft pink color works well with modern decor and is a fun contrast to red and green holiday decorations.

One of the most popular amaryllis, 'Apple Blossom' features soft pink flowers striped with white. The large blooms are 8 inches wide.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Apple Blossom'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 26 inches tall

Why We Love It: The soft pink feathering on the white flowers makes one of the most graceful, elegant holiday plants.

If the bold blooms of 'Naranja' aren't your thing, try 'Peach Parfait'. This beauty offers soft orange-peach petals stippled with white. Its soft color is perfect for country color schemes.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Peach Parfait'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 24 inches tall

Why We Love It: Its peachy tones blend well with a variety of colors, especially whites and pinks.

This hybrid has a bit of wild amaryllis in its bloodlines as you can tell from the exotic blooms.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Sumatra'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 30 inches tall

Why We Love It: The bold blooms look like orchids.

Wow! Like 'Sumatra', this hybrid amaryllis creates an eye-catching display with its red-and-green striped flowers. It's a profuse bloomer, too.

Name: Hippeastrum 'La Paz'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 30 inches tall

Why We Love it: The blooms are so interesting, your friends will look close to see if the plant is real!

With its spidery blooms and red-and-green color scheme, 'Chico' is sure to attract attention. This easy-growing variety is a great cut flower, too.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Chico'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 24 inches tall

Why We Love It: It's a fun change from the traditional large-flower amaryllis.

Looking like a combination of the old-fashioned large-flowering amaryllis and the newer spidery types, 'Grandeur' offers pointy scarlet star-shape flowers striped with green.

Name: Hippeastrum 'Grandeur'

Growing Conditions: Bright light; allow the potting mix to dry between waterings

Size: To 24 inches tall

Why We Love It: The star-shape flowers are a perfect fit for holiday decor.