These two Hippeastrum, Amaryllis took for what seemed like forever to open their buds even though they looked ready for two weeks. I believe the cause was a chilly -21C on the other side of the window sill on which they sat. They have now fully opened however and are providing much joy as the sun shines through their intricately designed petals.
Big and Little
There is something about little things that even as an adult I am drawn to. As a prop this week, I added teapots both big and little, to mirror the Amaryllis, big and little. I am afraid they are not real Burleigh pottery but a knock-off. The little one is part of a dear little miniature tea set. This smaller Amaryllis is the more delicately designed, with a frilly inner set of petals with crimped margins and a very defined white stripe down the center of each. Bigger is not necessarily better or more beautiful! However both these flowers truly are beautiful.
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I have been wondering how our fire tormented gardeners in California are faring. Do please let us know.
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