Feature bouquets
Build around the size and weight of the main head. Test the handle, finished balance, and packaging before agreeing the final recipe.
THE WEDDING FLOWER NOTES
Amaryllis for Weddings
Hippeastrum hybridsFocal flowers
Large amaryllis flowers can establish the proportions of a ceremony or reception design. Cost the whole purchased stem and check how many flowers will be usable at event time.
FIELD NOTELarge focal statementPhoto Credit: Drew Avery · CC BY 2.0
01 / KNOW YOUR INGREDIENTAmaryllis,
Amaryllis,
at a glance.
Large focal statement
Names are a starting point. Keep the exact commercial form, cultivar, and supplier grade with your recipe so another florist can reproduce it.
Also look for
hippeastrum
Search aliases can overlap; confirm the botanical identity and product code with your supplier.- Catalog name
- Amaryllis
- Botanical name
- Hippeastrum hybrids
- Design category
- Focal flowers
- Plant family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Genus
- Hippeastrum
- Reference flower colors
- Orange, Pink, Red/Burgundy, White
- Garden bloom seasons
- Spring, Winter
Botanical reference: NC State Extension . Colors and bloom seasons describe the referenced plant or group in a garden context; they are not a cut-flower stock list. Commercial hybrids, cultivars, and local conditions can differ.
THE PHOTO GALLERY
Amaryllis, in focus.
Explore the shape, texture, and possibilities. Open a photo for a closer look.
Amaryllis -- Hippeastrum 'Kolibri'
Photo Credit: Jim Evans · CC BY-SA 4.0
Amaryllis -- Hippeastrum correiense
Photo Credit: Jim Evans · CC BY-SA 4.0
Amaryllis
Photo Credit: Drew Avery · CC BY 2.0
02 / DESIGN WITH INTENTIONWays to use amaryllis
Ways to use amaryllis
in wedding flowers.
These are design starting points. Test your sample with the actual cut material, venue conditions, and mechanics.
Ceremony arrangements
Use the flower at a focal point with room around it. Match the support and vessel to the supplied stem and head dimensions.
Welcome and bar flowers
Use scale intentionally where guests will see the arrangement from a distance. Account for the larger transport footprint.
03 / BUILD YOUR PALETTE
What pairs with amaryllis?
Start with contrasting shapes and compatible scale. Confirm that both ingredients are available in your colors for the same event date.
Tropicals
Anthurium
A smooth contrasting surface beside a textured focal head.
Foliage & branches
Monstera
A large leaf to support a bold overall scale.
Dried & textural
Amaranthus
A trailing line to balance a substantial focal point.
Compare other shapes before substituting
These are design alternatives to explore. They can differ in head size, stem yield, color, and handling, so make a new sample and recost the recipe.
04 / TURN THE LOOK INTO A LISTHow many amaryllis
How many amaryllis
stems should you order?
Recipe quantity × arrangements, plus your extra-stem allowance. Then round up to your supplier’s pack size.
YOUR STEM PLAN
One ingredient. Every arrangement.
Start with a sample design, then work out the full order. The numbers below are a math example, not a recommended amaryllis recipe.
PLAN TO ORDER40stems of amaryllis
- Used in arrangements
- 30
- With 10% extra
- 33
- Whole packs of 10
- 4
- Stems beyond the recipe
- 10
Round up (3 × 10 × 1.1) to whole stems, then whole packs.
Cost one arrangementCarries your per-arrangement quantity, stem cost, pack size, and buffer into the calculator. Add other flowers, supplies, and labor there. Signup unlocks catalog selection beyond the 10 free favorites.
A FEW MORE DETAILSAmaryllis
Amaryllis
wedding FAQs.
How can I use amaryllis in wedding flowers?
Think of this ingredient as a large focal statement. Large amaryllis flowers can establish the proportions of a ceremony or reception design. Cost the whole purchased stem and check how many flowers will be usable at event time.
How much does amaryllis cost for a wedding?
Use a date-specific supplier quote for amaryllis. What bud count, stem length, and opening schedule do you recommend? Divide the quoted bunch price by its usable stem count for a per-stem cost, then include your quantities, supplies, labor, and pricing rules in the calculator. There is no fixed wholesale price in this guide.
How many amaryllis stems do I need?
Make one representative arrangement first and record how many purchased stems it uses. Multiply that quantity by the number of arrangements, add your chosen ordering allowance, and round up to whole supplier packs. The planner on this page demonstrates this calculation; its example values are not a recommended flower recipe.
Can I get amaryllis for my wedding date?
The botanical reference lists spring and winter garden bloom seasons for the referenced plant or group. That describes garden flowering in the source’s context, not guaranteed cut-flower stock. Local climate, cultivar, production methods, and imports change what your supplier can offer. Confirm the exact date, form, color, and grade before promising this flower.
About this guide
Stemwork’s design notes and pairing suggestions are editorial starting points for a florist’s own sample recipe. Botanical facts are drawn from Hippeastrum (Amaryllis, Dutch Amaryllis, Fire Lily, Knight's Star Lily) | North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (reference checked September 21, 2026). General preparation and design principles reference University of Minnesota Extension. Garden bloom seasons describe a plant in the reference’s growing context, not global wholesale availability. Images show botanical references and may depict a different cultivar or commercial stage. Stemwork does not publish live supplier inventory, wholesale prices, or guaranteed vase-life claims.
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