Sunday 25 July 2010

Amaryllis Lilly



The leafless stalk carries one to serveral flowers large open flowers.  They are grown for the large showy flowers. Predominantly in one single colour, while others may have pronounced colours on the upper part of the six petals than on the lower ones. 

Botanical name: Hippeastrum hybrid      Family: Amaryllidaceae (Nargis family)

Photographed at R's home - Jubilee Hills.

5 comments:

  1. Woww! I just luvvv this pic :)

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  2. Absolutely beatutiful!!!

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  3. Obviously you are very successful with these stunning plants, what do I do when the flowers die down to keep it for next year?i had two stems with 6 blooms on each.

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  4. I do not have a garden,since I live in an apartment and do not have the luxury of having one! I love trees and flowers and enjoy taking pictures and finding out more about them.

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