Flamed Amadeus Amaryllis - Blooms Opening Up

Mid-December, the first of our two Amaryllis bulbs - the Flamed Amadeus - was sending up its first flower buds.  Now, three-ish weeks later, the flower petals are opening up and starting to put on a wintertime flower show on our counter.  

Below are a couple of photos showing the first two flowers to begin to open with a third on this stem following right behind.    These are billed as being some of the 'largest Amaryllis blooms', so my expectations are high.  The stem isn't too tall, so there's no toppling-over (yet).  

This stage of these 'double amaryllis' (when the petals are still unfurling) is interesting as it appears crumpled in the center, but standing proud on the perimeter.  You sort-of get that double opening experience in one bloom.  

We're well past Christmas now and that means the decorations are coming down and the wintertime-induced seasonal depression begins to creep in.  This pop of countertop color is a good reminder of why you indoor garden with Amaryllis bulbs.  This will hang around for the month of January and brighten-up our kitchen.