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Datura Evening fragrance


Datura Evening fragrance (Datura Metel)

one of the first blooms to open on my Datura from seed kindly send by Meanie.



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nice of him - looking very robust

7 Aug, 2012

 

yes very robust, just an annual they say but i'll collect the seed and see if i can over winter it in it's pot... worth a try :-)

7 Aug, 2012

 

certainly is mate

7 Aug, 2012

 

:-))

7 Aug, 2012

 

Looks like an emerging insect at this stage!

7 Aug, 2012

 

Lol yes it does :-)

8 Aug, 2012

 

Which one is this - D.metel or wrightii?
D.wrightii has huge blooms and spindly far too stems for the plant, but can be overwintered easier if kept frost free.

9 Aug, 2012

 

This one is Metel Meanie :-)

10 Aug, 2012

 

Metel seems to take the heat better SL!

10 Aug, 2012

 

excellent i have it in full sun :-)

11 Aug, 2012

 

The scent will be divine when they open SL.

11 Aug, 2012



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