Last Friday I mentioned that Puya alpestris was coming into flower in
my garden. The link below takes you to a pic of the spike, which is
now carrying plenty of open flowers. Each one is 3" long and over 2"
across.

http://groups.msn.com/Torbay-theEngl...ox.msnw?Page=4
Dave Poole
Torquay, Coastal South Devon UK
Winter min -2°C. Summer max 34°C.
Growing season: March - November