Bloom of the Day for May 11th, 2010:

by Ursula


Information:
Type of plant: Alpines and Rock Gardens, Bulbs, Perennials

Bloom color: Pale Pink, Pink, Red, Scarlet (dark red), Coral/Apricot, Pale Yellow

Bloom time of year: Mid Spring, Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall

Sun requirements: Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade

Cold hardiness: Zone 9a to Zone 11

Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing: 6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

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about this plant at PlantFiles.

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Kell wrote:
I love the color! I guess a relative of the amaryllis! I have never heard of a Rhodophiala advena before.

onewish1 wrote:
new to me too... but very pretty

Ursula wrote:
Thanks for your kind comments! Yes, they are Amarillidaceae and very pretty (many shades from yeallow to almost white, pinks and reds). If you liked this one, check the plant files for Rhodophiala rhodolirion (from high up in the Andes mountains) and other Rhodophialas, including the lovely Argentinean Rhodophiala bifida. I just sowed all the seeds I had left, but will let you know when I h

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