Waxed Amaryllis an infallible gift

From the garden
  • Waxed Amaryllis an infallible gift
    Waxed Amaryllis an infallible gift
  • ‘SPARKLING’ AMARYLLIS can grow from bulbs that are enclosed in wax, requiring nothing more than a light source. | iStock Photo
    ‘SPARKLING’ AMARYLLIS can grow from bulbs that are enclosed in wax, requiring nothing more than a light source. | iStock Photo

    CUISINE & CULTURE

    ELLEN PEFFLEY

    Looking for a gift for a wannabe gardener? A gift that keeps on giving? One that even someone with a black thumb can grow? A waxed Amaryllis is just the gift. Amaryllis is a common holiday present, and a waxed Amaryllis is a no-fail gift for someone who says they cannot grow anything.

    A friend introduced me to these cleverly packaged bulbs. A boxed Amaryllis is a p…