An Amaryllis bulb holds a dramatic secret. Meaning "to sparkle" in Greek, soon beautiful trumpet-shaped blooms will burst forth in a colorful display for the holidays. In mythology the story of the maiden Amaryllis has its secret drama as well. In love with cold-hearted Alteo, she pierced her heart with a golden arrow and visited his cottage for thirty days straight, in what may be the origin of creepy stalking. But, where drops of her blood fell, red flowers bloomed. Alteo's heart was won and Amaryllis' was healed. Restraining order not necessary.

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