Monday, January 23, 2012

Flowers in the House - Amaryllis La Paz

Amaryllis La Paz

This La Paz amaryllis is a stunner.   ¡Muy caliente!

Charo-does-the-Dance-of-the-Seven-Veils amaryllis.

Saucy, exotic and alluring.

Floral fireworks.


Amaryllis La Paz
Yesterday was our first measurable--and shovelable--snow.  So much different than last year.  But despite the mild winter we've had thus far, it's nice to have this reminder of spring that's still a few months away.

And how incredible that two stalks decided to put on their show at the same time!

I'm completely head over heels for this beauty and I'll be buying several of them next year.



The perfect flower for the first anniversary fiesta of Small but Charming's 
Flowers in the House party.  Stop in and say hi.

Have a great week!

35 comments:

  1. Amazing! Here it feels like spring is just around the corner. I'm fine with that.

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  2. Oh how fun! What a gorgeous flower!

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  3. Lovely.
    You even have ME wanting to get one.
    :) - Cindi

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  4. What a beauty....and ya know what?

    think she knows it!

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  5. Oh what a treat, and it bloomed just in time for Jane's party! I have never seen this variety before, it is stunning. Have a great day, love Linda x

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  6. Ole! that is one gorgeous bloom! Looks so pretty in her corner. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. It's gorgeous...I haven;t seen that one before.

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  8. Such elegant the amaryllis La Paz displays. I will be on the lookout for this and I love how you have surrounded the pot with moss. Beautiful
    Helen xx

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  9. It is very pretty. Every time I am tempted to buy a new plant my husband asks, "Why would you do that to a poor unsuspecting plant?" or just tells me that I don't need another plant to kill. I am envious of those who have gorgeous plants in their homes.

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  10. Que linda, senor.

    Gray skies here so lovely to see your chile pepper blooming.

    xo jane

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  11. That is a fabulous Amaryllis! I didn't grow any this year due to time so it's fun seeing yours.

    Enjoy your day Steve!
    XX
    Debra~

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  12. so very unique...just lovely.
    best, teaorwine

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  13. Floral fireworks....that's perfect! I have never seen this variety of amaryllis...but how amazing! Lovely photographs!
    xo
    annie

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  14. Well you've got me there! I've never seen that one before.

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  15. I love how slightly odd, in an exotic way, it is. Makes me think of old school showgirls and 50's Latin nightclubs. The Boston blue bloods will be running her out of town.

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  16. Beautiful! I love having flowers in my home. I try to have orchid's. They last at least 2 to 3 months for me. I do not have a green thumb!

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  17. I haven't seen this one before either. VERY sexy. I don't know if I've ever said that about a flower before!

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  18. That is one stunning flower.

    xo
    Claudia

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  19. I have never seen this blossom, how exotic it looks! All my amaryllis are sulking.

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  20. That's exactly what I was going to say -- a firework of a flower. I haven't thought about Charo in years...

    Isn't it the best thing to grow your own flowers? Especially indoors?
    Camille

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  21. wow that amaryllis is drop-dead-gorgeous! i'm gonna have to get me some of those next year too!

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  22. "Floral fireworks" indeed. That's the perfect description. Beautiful!

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  23. Beautiful flower--could be called Bird of Paradise Amaryllis!

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  24. Thanks for the visit. I think Spring may be a little while off though. Still, we can dream! Love Linda x

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  25. How fun! They look like some strange bird...

    :D

    xo T.

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  26. wow so beautiful!! im so happy i got to be part of the be at home feature alongside your blog else i wouldnt have stumbled upon your creative site! your posts are all so inspired!

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  27. Beautiful dahhling...potted plants add so much to any space.

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  28. Steve are you sharing your source for that gorgeous Amaryllis? Otherwise, I think I am going to die of envy!

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  29. Heather,
    The La Paz amaryllis came from my local garden center but I first saw them at Terrain (shopterrain.com) which is Anthropologie's home and garden store. I just googled it and see it's presently 50% off at whiteflowerfarm.

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  30. Once again I've learned something new on your blog. I don't think I've seen that a amaryllis flower before, so liner, so different than the common. Love it. Kev

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  31. beautiful flower! is it possible to save the bulb and regrow it next year? That's what I'm hoping to do with my own amaryllis that is now dying a slow death after a beautiful bloom.

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