xAmarygia ( Amaryllis belladonna x Brunsvigia josephinae) is a common and "old fashioned" bulb here in South Australia. It adapts well to our mediterranean climate and has naturalised in many areas - I have seen them growing and flowering at long deserted farm sites in poor soil. They flower in Autumn (Fall) immediately after the A belladonna "naked ladies". What I am curious about, is that virtually every plant I have seen has yellow streaked leaves.It made me think they are virused but I am told by nurseries that sell them that this is normal. Refer photos below of plants from a large clump at the Adelaide Botanic Gardens. Appreciate comments and observations from PBS members regarding this hybrid. http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh115/… http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh115/… Alan O'Leary, Adelaide
