Bessera Species, Coral Drops (Bessera elegans)
A striking species, here in blossom near Rome in October
Blooming July 27th in Raleigh, NC
Bessera elegans in my garden in summer 2014 - this wonderful bloom is elegant by name and by nature
Bessera elegans in my garden in summer 2014 - this wonderful bloom is elegant by name and by nature
Bessera elegans in my garden in summer 2014 - this wonderful bloom is elegant by name and by nature
Bessera elegans in my garden in summer 2014 - this wonderful bloom is elegant by name and by nature
Bessera elegans in my garden in summer 2014 - this wonderful bloom is elegant by name and by nature
Bessera elegans in my garden in July 2011 - this wonderful bloom is elegant by name and by nature
Small, dormant bulbs with no onion smell. February 2003
Native to Texas and Mexico..I had never grown these till now!
Flowers are nodding. Grow in pots set at a height to enjoy the surprise white stripes on petal undersides.
buds about to open--the foliage you see is actually another plant in the back of this one and not Bessera elegans
potted
Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com/
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Bessera Species, Coral Drops
Bessera elegans
| Type: | Bulbs, Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
| Height: | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 10-11, Full Sun |