Alimony may be paid in one lump sum or on a temporary or permanent basis. The court typically will consider the circumstances of each partner when deciding on how much and how long assistance is needed.
Protea 'Pink Ice' - A very attractive Protea that has silvery-pink flowers from fall into winter on a dense shrubby plant with attractive linear leaves. Grows 6-7 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide.
Goldstrike, a cultivar with yellow flowers, matched Debbie by only remaining in bloom for about 39 days. At the other extreme, there is Nathalie, a salmon/peach that blooms for 66 days. This study looked at 28 different cultivars, and ranked them based on the length of their blooming period.