How to prune amaryllis 'red lion'

After flowering, cut the stalk; keep leaves through summer. Cut the hollow flower stalk to about 2 inches above the bulb using clean scissors once all blooms have faded. Do not remove green leaves. Allow foliage to die back naturally in autumn if resting the bulb indoors.

Once per flowering cycle; foliage removed only when fully yellowed. Amaryllis 'Red Lion' needs simple post-bloom care, not heavy pruning. Cut the flower stalk to within 2 inches of the bulb once all flowers fade, but leave the strap-like leaves intact — they photosynthesize all summer to rebuild the bulb for next year's bloom. Remove only dead or damaged leaves.

Cut the hollow flower stalk to about 2 inches above the bulb using clean scissors once all blooms have faded. Do not remove green leaves. Allow foliage to die back naturally in autumn if resting the bulb indoors.