Habranthus tubispathus

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I've grown this Habranthus from seed, so I'm particularly pleased to see it finally in bloom. It has taken two years for it to reach blooming size and I'm happy to see several other flower spikes emerging out of the soil.

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Unknown said…
Your patience is well rewarded. It is a beautiful flower.
August 15, 2012 at 10:46 PM
Barry Parker said…
Interesting to see that an earlier flower has set seed, I must get a picture of it.
August 17, 2012 at 2:46 PM
Barry Parker said…
Hi Aaron, Glad you like theses flowers. Unfortunately I missed the blooming of two other flowers when I was away on vacation. However happy to see that the flowers were pollinated and have set seed.
August 24, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Barry Parker said…

I should also mention to my Malaysian friends that Habranthus is related to Zephranthes ( Rain Lilies) that are common garden flowers in your part of the world.
August 24, 2012 at 11:11 AM
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