amarylis

This is a picture of the front garden of my house, taken last month. The reason I am including it in my 23things blog is because the amarylis pictured was given to me by Geri Kelly for my birthday several years ago when I was the west area floater. They lived in a pot when we lived in an apartment and were moved to the garden when we bought the house. Aren't they pretty? Amarylis blooms are always a surprise because the plant only blooms once a year (if at all) so I never expect them. They make any dull morning brighter with their glorious colors. Thanks Geri!!