Believe it or not, it is not necessarily too early to prepare amaryllis for a winter bloom, but rushing the process can create more problems than flowers. The trick involves giving the bulb enough time to finish its summer growth before asking it to put on its winter floral spectacular.
That timing matters because amaryllis bulbs need a rest period before they produce another round of flowers. Start the process too soon, and the bulb may not have stored enough energy; wait too long, and the calendar can get annoyingly close to Christmas before the flowers arrive. A little seasonal planning can turn an ordinary bulb into a dramatic indoor centerpiece just when the garden outside looks decidedly sleepy.
