Iris

I remember in China I saw iris plants growing in or near water, but I don't recall seeing it very much here.  AT the house where I am house sitting there are two ponds (with gold fish) and a large urn with small fish, and all have iris plants growing.  This week the plants flowered.

The plants are tall, with a number of flower heads.  Spectacular really.

A wonderful display of Hipeastrums

My daughter had a clump of hipeastrums growing in front of their house, and each year there was a great display, but in the last 12 months as they set out to regenerate their garden, they moved them to another area in front of the house.  They broke up the soil, filled it in with a lot of horse poo, and waited to see what would happen.

Imagine their surprise and delight to have a wonderful display this spring.  Amazing.  Enjoy.