Amaryllis belladonna pink flowers which may be up to 10 cm in length, appear in the autumn before the leaves (hysteranthy) which are narrow and strap shaped. "Amaryllis belladonna" is one of the two species in the genus "Amaryllis" as currently circumscribed. "Belladonna" is a Latin epithet meaning beautiful lady. There are many common names around the world, for instance in the Azores, Portugal one name is "Meninas Para Escola" (girls going to school) referring to the flowers blooming when the girls in their pink uniforms are starting the new school year. In South Africa the plants are found growing among rocks.
Veltheimia bracteata public facilities to bring a tropical feel. Winter hardy in USDA zones 9-10. Veltheimia bracteata Veltheimia bracteata belongs to the genus "Veltheimia", which contains only one other species, "Velthemia capensis". "Veltheimia bracteata" is commonly referred to as the forest lily, sand onion, or red hot poker. This pendent shaped plant ranges in color from a yellowish pink to red. It is a winter flowering perennial plant, so is in full bloom when other flowers have withered away. Plants grow to be in height. "Veltheimia bracteata" is a bulbous plant with glossy leaves. The flower stems arise from a rosette of