Framed!, originally uploaded by malyousif. The four buds have fully bloomed. Now I can fully admire it for as long as it will allow me to do so. This is most certainly worth the wait. I’ve got another one that I potted last year and it hasn’t flowered yet. I don’t expect it to (no …
Hippaestrum (Candy cane), originally uploaded by malyousif. I don’t think I need to comment on this one, do you? Have a wonderful day my friends…
Amaryllis (Candy Cane), originally uploaded by malyousif. This is the lovely sight I was treated to when I arrived home today for lunch! Click to visit my Amaryllis set on Flickr for more pictures of these lovely flowers.
Anticipation, originally uploaded by malyousif. The first Hippaestrum (Amaryllis to some) of the season. I love these bulbs as they always reward you with huge showy flowers like no other. I’ve planted them outside in the garden before with good success. This year, I wanted to have some extra colour in the house. They’re all …
At last I’ve had a chance to plant some bulbs I bought a couple of weeks ago. I opted to plant them all in pots – at least initially – as that will give me the chance to keep them inside, or move at least some to the garden at my leisure. To see my …