Description
Our amaryllis stem is an artificial Christmas flower: a cluster of large, open red blooms gathered at the top of one long stem. The petals are broad and ruffled, with fine stamens curling from each flower's centre and small papery bracts where the heads meet the stem, the details that make a real amaryllis so easy to recognise. It stands 74cm tall and the flowerhead spreads 23cm across, so it needs a vase with some height to it rather than a posy jar. It is made from 80% polyester, 10% iron and 10% polyethylene, and weighs 0.12KG.
Amaryllis is the classic Christmas bloom, and this red stem is made for the season. One on its own in a tall, narrow vase gives a mantelpiece, a hallway console or a windowsill a clear point of colour; two or three together make a fuller arrangement for the centre of a dining table or a sideboard. Because it is artificial it does not wilt, so you can put it out at the start of Advent and leave it in place until the decorations come down. It also sits alongside real or faux foliage and bare branches when you want a looser, more natural bunch.
The stem has a colour-dyed finish. The maker asks that it is handled with care so the flowerheads do not break, and that before use it is trimmed and folded into place, so allow a few minutes to cut it to the height your vase needs and to open and settle the heads so each bloom faces the way you want. At 0.12KG it is light and easy to move as you rearrange. For the simplest look, stand a single stem in clear glass against a plain wall, where the full length of the stem shows; a heavier ceramic vase is the better choice when you group several stems together.
Specification
| Height |
74cm |
| Diameter |
23cm |
| Material |
80% Polyester, 10% Iron, 10% Polyethylene |
| Colour |
Red |
| Finish |
Colour-dyed |
| Care |
Handle with care to avoid breakage of the leaves/flowerheads. Before use, the stems/bouquets must be trimmed & folded into place |
| Weight |
0.12KG |
Frequently Asked
How tall is the amaryllis stem?
It stands 74cm tall, and the cluster of blooms at the top spreads 23cm across, so it suits a tall vase.
Can I shorten the stem to fit my vase?
Yes. The maker says the stem should be trimmed and folded into place before use, so you can cut it to suit your vase.
What is the artificial amaryllis made of?
It is made from 80% polyester, 10% iron and 10% polyethylene, with a colour-dyed finish, and it weighs 0.12KG.
How should I look after it?
The maker asks you to handle it with care to avoid breaking the leaves and flowerheads, so settle the heads gently whenever you move it.
Is it a single stem or a bunch?
It is a single stem with a cluster of open red blooms at the top; one stands well alone, or group several for a fuller vase.