It's that time of year, the Amaryllis Belladonna bulbs have gone dormant.
These are the solid pink type, they naturalize here on the central coast of California.
They are large bulbs, I can get four into a medium size flat rate box.
Would be interested in trading for zone 8b/9a plants or maybe postage and some interesting seeds?
Amaryllis Belladonna bulbs for trade
I have read in several places thattThe best time to divide is right after they bloom in August. They seem to get back on to a bloom cycle faster, so I have been told. I do tend to split and thin mines in September/October after the stem dries up and before the new leaves sprout up, but I have had to move some bulbs this time of the year, but have never followed up with whoever I gave them to to see if it makes a difference. Sometimes they bloom the following year after being transplanted, sometimes they take 3-4 years to rebloom. Have you ever noticed a cycle or pattern?
They usually skip one bloom cycle for me. I have some now that the leaves are completely dry so I figure this is as good a time as after the bloom cycle. I could be wrong, but they always seem to skip one cycle for me when transplanting no matter if I dig them now or in the Fall. I've never had them take three years, that would be a bummer. I always tell people to make sure they position them well because you really don't want to be digging them up on a whim.