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!
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35 comments:

  1. Nita StacyJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:02 AM

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

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  2. RenéJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Oh how fun! What a gorgeous flower!

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  3. Cindi MyersJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:18 AM

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

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  4. Linda@ Lime in the CoconutJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:18 AM

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

    think she knows it!

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  5. flowers on my tableJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    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. webbJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:57 AM

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

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  7. RazmatazJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:07 AM

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

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  8. helen tilstonJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    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. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Chica-boom!!!!!

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  10. Kerry Steele- Design du MondeJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    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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  11. flwrjaneJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:50 AM

    Que linda, senor.

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

    xo jane

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  12. Acquired ObjectsJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    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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  13. teaorwineJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:35 AM

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

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  14. annie@mostlovelythingsJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:44 AM

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

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  15. DebJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:00 AM

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

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  16. JenJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    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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  17. Taylor GreenwaltJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    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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  18. life, in small chunksJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    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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  19. ClaudiaJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    That is one stunning flower.

    xo
    Claudia

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  20. Tricia Rose Rough LinenJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:53 AM

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

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  21. The Vintique ObjectJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    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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  22. sarah // SELVA floral designJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:48 PM

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

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  23. seablueleeJanuary 23, 2012 at 1:24 PM

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

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  24. AmeliaJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:54 PM

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

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  25. ShannonJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:20 PM

    pretty
    but a bit scarey too!

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  26. flowers on my tableJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    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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  27. Carol@6WilsonBlog.comJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Crack.Me.Up. Saucy...

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  28. WindlostJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:05 PM

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

    :D

    xo T.

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  29. kumiko maeJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    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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  30. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:29 AM

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

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  31. A.J.BarnesJanuary 24, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    hmmm...ads...

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  32. HeatherJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:24 PM

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

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  33. An Urban CottageJanuary 24, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    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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  34. Hollywood forever, KevinJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    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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  35. kelticFebruary 6, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    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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