You may have noticed amaryllis with varied shades of blooms ranging from sparkling white to deep red, pink or even double shades growing at the edge of berms or beds. Of late gardeners have also started using double dwarf dahlias that do not grow more than 8 to 10 inches in height, for this purpose. Crinum is another bulbous plant that is used in borders. The plant is not more than 8 to 10 inches in height but growing them in small patches is rewarding. Different from caladiums, or gladiolus, hedychium, ordinarily called butterfly lily can also be grown.
Every garden has a semi-shady and moist patch.
You can utilise it for growing this bulbous beauty that flowers during the rainy season. Do not try to grow it in a pot as the plant has a tendency to grow to a height of one to two metres. In cold weather it dies and grows in summer again. Provide a place which has good amount of moisture and deep and rich soil. Iris is another attractive bulbous plant.