Although amaryllis are typically only sold around the holidays, they can be grown successfully year-round and bloom again as long as they receive proper care.

Can you keep amaryllis for next year?

After the bulb flowers, it will produce several long, strappy leaves. As with other flower bulbs, amaryllis use their leaves to produce energy for next year's flowers. ... Grow your amaryllis indoors during winter and spring. After danger of frost, you can move it outside for the summer.

Can you leave amaryllis in the ground?

Amaryllis bulbs can be planted directly in the ground in areas where temperatures do not go below 10°F (Zones 8-10), or in zone 7 for cold-tolerant species that we sell for spring planting. ... Be sure to leave the foliage on the plant so the leaves can produce food that will be stored in the bulbs.