ZEPHYRANTHES rosea

Small bulbous plant with deciduous leaves. The foliage resembles long, arched, slightly fleshy, dark green blades of grass gathered in dense clumps. The flowers that rise from the foliage are shaped like a trumpet with six petals, intense pink with a yellow throat. They are generally single. In their places of origin, they are known as "rain lilies" because, silent in the hot and cold season, they begin to produce flowers and leaves in abundance as soon as the spring or autumn rains appear.

The bulbs must be placed in loose and well-drained soil, in a sunny or semi-shaded position. Avoid overwatering as these bulbs usually are fine with the rain only. You can use the bulbs in pots, in rock gardens or at the base of trees or shrubs.