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Look what the weather did!

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By Meanie


Look what the weather did! (Datura wrightii)

When I got up this morning these huge blooms on my Datura were hanging down like they do on a Brugmansia. By lunchtime they had snapped off!
I've put one of the "Expert" books in to show just how large they are.



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Oh thats a shame Meanie, will you have more blooms?

4 Aug, 2011

 

Another opening as we speak (although that too has toppled over with the wet 'n windy today), and many more to come.

4 Aug, 2011

 

Oh no! What a shame and they are huge. You need a windbreak round them

4 Aug, 2011

 

I think that their size was their downfall! Huge water collection capability, coupled to their sail-like quality in the wind!!

4 Aug, 2011

 

Isnt there anything you can do to protect them for a while....Its heartbreaking....

4 Aug, 2011

 

Fortunately they produce flowers in abundance Motinot!

4 Aug, 2011

 

they really are glorious Meanie..

5 Aug, 2011

 

I should have grown this one years ago Surreylad!

5 Aug, 2011



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