Today is a good day for container gardening. I am very excited to share two new plant varieties that I recently discovered. The first one I shall introduce is called “Drimiopsis Maculata” or “Little White Soldiers”.
A deciduous bulb from South Africa and in the Hyacinthaceae family. Likes to be planted in well drained soil in a light shade to partial sunny place. Another name for this bulb is “African Hosta” even though it is not in the Hosta family, it grows well in the South and through out Texas (Zones 8-10) and does not get devoured by snails like the Hostas.
This little gem prefers to be a bit dry and can take very cold temperatures. It makes for a great container plant or try it in a rock garden, just remember to divide it every few years. A spring bloomer and 1 plant will reach 1 foot tall by 1 foot wide.
Next….
We have the Yellow Butterfly Amaryllis.
We know this as a Hippeastrum genus. The species, we are not exactly sure.
“Hippeastrum” is greek for “Horsemans Star” or also know as “Knight Star”. The Dutch were the first to commercially grow this lovely bulb back in the 18th century. It also makes a great container plant or try it in the garden.
Again, I am not sure of the genus but I will challenge anyone to correct me. I am going out on a limb by calling this a “Miniature Papilio” I am betting this beauty has been crossed with both Cybister and Single flower.
Looking forward to any input on this one.
Happy Easter everyone!
All the photography was done by Debora Smail at Reality Photography.
