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Celebrate Amaryllis Day

On Nov. 19, we will put the Amaryllis in the spotlight; will you join us?

Did you know that Sweden celebrates Amaryllis Day every year on November 19 ? A day on which this elegant flower – a symbol of strength, beauty, and elegance – is put in the spotlight. Originally conceived by our Scandinavian colleagues, we believe this day deserves to conquer all of Europe. Because let's be honest: the Amaryllis Doesn't she deserve her own holiday?

Origin

The Day of the Amaryllis was created by Swedish florists' organizations to mark the start of the Amaryllis -season to celebrate. In Sweden, the flower is the ultimate winter icon: a symbol of light, warmth, and luxury during the dark months. Florists use this day to inspire their customers with new arrangements and color trends.


The holiday is important because it celebrates not only the flower itself, but also the craftsmanship of the florist – the creative hands that the Amaryllis bringing to life in bouquets and arrangements.

This is how you celebrate the Day of the Amaryllis in your store:

  • Enhance your shop window with an eye-catching amaryllis -presentation to attract the attention of passers-by
  • Offer a special “ Amaryllis -special offer bouquet of the day” at an attractive price
  • Create a mini-exhibition “ Amaryllis in 4 styles” to inspire customers
  • Organize a short workshop or demonstration in the store for an enhanced experience.
  • Include a free styling tip with every purchase to highlight your expertise.
  • Use your social media to share your most beautiful Amaryllis creations and use a recognizable hashtag for extra reach.

Five Amaryllises of the season

For this time of year, we are putting five beautiful varieties in the spotlight – each with its own character and appeal:

Red Symphony
Gervase
Costa Blanca
Superstar
Wild Amazone

Share your Amaryllis creations with us!

Join in and show your most beautiful Amaryllis -see arrangements! Take a photo of your creation and share it on social media with the hashtag #DayOfTheAmaryllis . Who knows, we might share your creation on our socials.

Inspiration of the season

To give your creativity a kickstart, we have lined up some beautiful Amaryllis creations for you here.

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Read on and get inspired. Everything starts with Amaryllis .

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