Xeronema Callistemom
By Dwyllis
- 26 Sep, 2011
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Also known as Poor Knights Lily, this New Zealand native plant was originally found growing wild on Poor Knights Island, which is one of several tiny islands just off NZ, pushed up by volcanic activity. It has unusual red bottlebrush clusters held horizontally out from the strap-leaved plant & is a good one for containers, though can also be grown in a border if protected from frosts.
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Spectacular!!!
26 Sep, 2011
I love bottlebrush - didn't know they grew on blades - excellent!!!!
26 Sep, 2011
Stunning
27 Sep, 2011
It's wonderful!
I was tempted until I read the 15year bit!
27 Sep, 2011
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This plant can take up to 15 years to flower, but is well worth the patience.
26 Sep, 2011