Griffinia espiritensis bloom size bulb Size:Default Title This South African native is

This South African native is summer dormant and winter growing

It is not overly vigorous

Light: Full sun or part shade

Grows into a large shrub or small tree and blooms prolifically during warm weather

Duchess of Northumberland who grew the type species

Griffinia espiritensis bloom size bulb Size:Default Title This South African native isMini Worsleya, Blue Amaryllis. The blue purple flower color of this bulb is difficult to convey in pictures, but extremely beautiful in person. Unlike its larger relative, Worsleya procera, which I've also grown, this bulb is very easy to grow and bloom, even as a houseplant. It multiples readily by offsets and the flowers are such an amazing payoff for so little work! The broad leaves are lush and slightly pleated which completes the year round