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| Datura (Bergmansia) |
At last my carefully tended Datura has bestowed upon us a
pale pink baby. What a beautiful flower to so demurely face downward. If I had such perfection I would proudly throw
my face skyward for all to see.
This robust new plant, whose alias is Bergmansia, is growing strong and tall, bursting at the seams with new buds after seeing the success of its firstborn.
Having shed its first leaves, those that came to life in the protection of a sheltered propagating fortress, its latest green wardrobe consists of a sturdy, tougher surface; one that can withstand scorching sun and prickly little bird feet.
A giant, shelled aphid enjoyed chewing on the first leaves but these newer prototypes repel the perpetrator, clever plant. The tough as nails Datura-eater has had its day. It can take its triangular roman shield of a body elsewhere!
This robust new plant, whose alias is Bergmansia, is growing strong and tall, bursting at the seams with new buds after seeing the success of its firstborn.
Having shed its first leaves, those that came to life in the protection of a sheltered propagating fortress, its latest green wardrobe consists of a sturdy, tougher surface; one that can withstand scorching sun and prickly little bird feet.
A giant, shelled aphid enjoyed chewing on the first leaves but these newer prototypes repel the perpetrator, clever plant. The tough as nails Datura-eater has had its day. It can take its triangular roman shield of a body elsewhere!
There is promise of great things to come from this beautiful
resident. We have an unspoken contract
between us. I will give it shelter for
the winter, and it will perform its magic show each summer, thrilling spectators
as they pass by, cameras clutched at the ready.
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| This shy blossom has been tied upwards |
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| Now it faces eveyone |
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| Carefully swaddled |
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| Our fence cat keeps guard |
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