5 creative ways to offer an amaryllis for the festive season

Giving an amaryllis is a tradition associated with the year-end festivities: the promise of an exotic and velvety flowering in the midst of the cold winter months. Here are a few ideas for presenting it in a personal and creative way:

1. When you choose a pot for your amaryllis, opt for a container that highlights its elegant stature. It can be classic terracotta, modern glossy ceramic or rustic with a stone finish. A pot with clean lines or a glossy finish can reflect the splendour of the plant. You can paint the pot yourself in a colour you like. Add a personalised touch, such as a handwritten card or a decorative bookmark, so your gift bears the mark of your attention and affection. It can be tied around the pot or inserted delicately between the leaves.
2. Another possibility: imagine a themed gift basket centred on the amaryllis. Pair the plant with treats, seasonal teas, scented candles or even spa products to create a relaxation box. For someone who loves cooking, why not pair the amaryllis with culinary herbs or gardening tools for indoor aromatics? The basket can be filled with moss or straw for a natural, organic presentation. The idea is to complement the beauty of the amaryllis with products that stimulate the other senses, offering an overall experience.
3. Combining the amaryllis with other plants allows you to create a very beautiful display of textures and colours. Pair the amaryllis with indoor green plants that contrast with its tall stems and large flowers, such as the delicate foliage of a fern, the variegated foliage of an ivy or the deep green sheen of a philodendron. This harmony among the different plants elevates the amaryllis to the status of a centrepiece within a plant assortment and creates a lovely potted display that lasts throughout the festive season.
4. For a touch of raw nature and a pared-back Japanese style, wrap the amaryllis in a kokedama moss. This technique involves surrounding the bulb with soil and moss before winding it with twine, creating a self-contained plant sphere. Hung or placed on a stand, the amaryllis kokedama unites aesthetics and nature, as decoration or as a centrepiece on the dining table.
5. During the festive period, the amaryllis pairs divinely with red berries and winter foliage for a display that celebrates the season’s hues and textures. Use holly, conifer branches or even frosted twigs to design an arrangement that breathes the spirit of the holidays. Frame it with pine or fir branches, add red berries for contrast, and perhaps even pine cones for a rustic touch. This presentation can become a magnificent centrepiece or a warm welcome on a console in the hallway.

Beyond these ideas, let your creativity express itself by personalising your amaryllis gift. The possibilities are endless: pair the bulb with a gardening book, create a complete planting kit with elegant tools, or present it in an elegant glass cloche.

You can also give the amaryllis as a bulb prepared for planting, accompanied by a pretty cachepot and instructions to see it bloom — it’s a way to involve the recipient in the plant’s growth process.

Consider creating a care kit for the amaryllis with fertiliser, a watering can and a care guide. This not only shows your attention to detail, but also encourages the recipient to look after their new plant, thus ensuring a successful and rewarding gardening experience.

The amaryllis is a flower perfectly suited to Christmas decorations