Mine started out as six or less bulbs a few years back, and have even been moved a couple of times (usually leaving a straggler or two behind). Have never seen them develop seeds but they obviously produce additional bulbs.
My little patch was quite happy with the rain we had within the last week, and produced a nice collection of blooms. Some have faded, but some are still unopened - so the show should continue for at least the next few days.
I am no longer confident as to whether my Pink Rain Lilies are Zephyranthes rosea or if they are Zephyranthes grandiflora (if anyone knows how to definitively tell 'em apart, please let me know). But either way - they are nearly as much fun as a rainy day in central Texas!
Your rain lilies are beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese were my post today too - only white and not planted by me - naturalized in the greenbelt behind our house. I might have to get a hold of some of those pink - they are charming.
ReplyDeleteOh, btw, I saw your photo in my daughter's yearbook yesterday! Saw you out of the corner of my eye and said, hey, I know him! My daughter was like, what?!? It was funny :)
That patch of rain lilies is just gorgeous. I tried them once but they didn't do a thing. This makes me want to try them again but in a different location. Loved all your GBBD blooms. You have a lot going on for such a shady place!
ReplyDeleteWow! Thanks for giving me something to look forward to. I'm especially encouraged because it looks like your light conditions are about the same as mine in the spot where I planted my two lilies.
ReplyDeleteCat: Discovered in the yearbook, eh? Gonna have to get better at hiding...
ReplyDeleteJean: Thanks for stopping by - tend to have lots of individual blooms, just nothing massed. The rain lilies are presently my largest patch of color.
Abbey: Given time, hope yours spread. Mine tend to get primarily dappled sun (this is as much sun as any of my existing beds receive) - mainly through the leaves of live oaks and possumhaw.
It really is hard to tell the difference between the Zephyranthes varieties. I'm looking forward to more blooms on mine, assuming it ever rains again here on my corner of Katy!
ReplyDeleteCindy: I'm the type that always wants the species name (makes me grumpy when I lose them) - but I enjoy the blooms no matter what!
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning. So much color and such large flowers for a plant that is amenable to the shade.
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