Do Naked Ladies do well in Redmond, Washington?

Hello Yolanda!

My name is Donald and I live in Redmond, WA, and would like to be able to have some of these for my balcony container. I was very much encouraged when I noticed that you live in the same state, for I always thought these bulbs would only do well in much warmer, drier climates. I used to live in southern California and that is where I first saw the Amaryllis Belladonnas, blooming in the dry, hot sun – and alongside a busy, noisy congested interstate roadway! What a beautiful juxtaposition.

Anyways, is there a chance still for me to purchase some of these bulbs at this point in the year for where I live? I hope so; but do please let me know. Also, could you tell me if there is a best type of container to use to plant these in? I am hoping to keep them outside under a covered balcony; as you know, it never really becomes so very cold here, and your description states that they cannot be forced to bloom inside.

Thank you so much for any reply,
Donald

Hello Donald-
Naked Ladies grow very well down to 10 degrees or colder if mulched well so would grow well in Redmond. I will have more by the end of August to plant right away. You can order them on-line at vanveenbulbs.com right now and preorder. We will not charge until shipped. If planted in a container make sure the container is dry in the winter in the garage or under the covered balcony covered in plastic to protect from the cold to be safe.
We still have lilies, crocosmia and calla lilies in stock to plant right now for blooms this fall that can be stored the same way in containers over the winter.
Thanks!
Yolanda