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Xeramtheum
Jun 14, 2014 5:01 PM CST
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Name: Anne
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
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The first Datura, Evening Fragrance is opening tonight! Last night was a full moon so hopefully the clouds will dissipate soon so I can shoot some moonlight pictures.

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In photographing this flower I had an epiphany. This was the first time I had really seen a truly white flower probably over 20 years. The cataracts in both eyes were so bad that they literally tinted everything yellow and I didn't have a clue the color shift was so dramatic until I had the first eye done. I had both eyes done a while back and the novelty of true colors and clarity still hasn't worn off.
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OldGardener
Jun 14, 2014 5:04 PM CST
So Cal (Zone 10b)
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Gorgeous!!!!!!
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ShadyGreenThumb
Jun 14, 2014 5:05 PM CST
Name: Cheryl
North of Houston TX (Zone 9a)
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Hurray! Hurray! My Datura is a mere 12" tall. I can only hope to have a single blossom as pretty as yours, Anne. I can't wait to see it fully open. I hope you catch it!
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TennesseeDave
Jun 14, 2014 5:19 PM CST
Name: Dave
Dayton, TN (Zone 7a)
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@xeramtheum That is a very gratifying post. I am so glad you can see it so well.
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Xeramtheum
Jun 14, 2014 5:57 PM CST
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Name: Anne
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
Only dead fish go with the flow!
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Thank you Dave.

Cheryl, like most plants in the Solanaceae Family of plants, they like lots and lots of food and grow fast when well fed. I don't think you can over feed a Datura or Brugmansia.
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extranjera
Jun 14, 2014 6:30 PM CST
Name: Jonna
Mérida, Yucatán, México (Zone 13a)
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that 2nd picture is fantastic!! and the white is blinding. so glad you can see it now, that's wonderful.
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Xeramtheum
Jun 14, 2014 6:34 PM CST
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Name: Anne
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
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Thanks! I missed the initial opening as I was on the phone. It's opening fast. I sure hope the clouds go away later!

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TennesseeDave
Jun 14, 2014 6:41 PM CST
Name: Dave
Dayton, TN (Zone 7a)
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Stunning!
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Xeramtheum
Jun 14, 2014 6:54 PM CST
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Name: Anne
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
Only dead fish go with the flow!
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Last picture with available light. It's grainy because I was set at 1000 ASA. If the moon does come out, I'll post more.

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dyzzypyxxy
Jun 15, 2014 11:25 AM CST
Name: Elaine
Sarasota, Fl
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Lovely, Anne. I'll bet the perfume is wonderful too.
Elaine

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Xeramtheum
Jun 15, 2014 11:26 AM CST
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Name: Anne
Summerville, SC (Zone 8a)
Only dead fish go with the flow!
Plant and/or Seed Trader Birds Cat Lover Greenhouse Tropicals Bulbs
Seed Starter Garden Ideas: Master Level Hibiscus Hybridizer Garden Sages Butterflies
Thanks .. with datura and brugs you either love the smell or hate it .. I'm one of the haters - don't know why .. smells like skunk to me.
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Swayback
Jun 20, 2014 10:36 AM CST
Kentucky 😔 (Zone 6a)
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Xeramtheum said:Thanks .. with datura and brugs you either love the smell or hate it .. I'm one of the haters - don't know why .. smells like skunk to me.


I like daturas smell!

Asiatic lilies on the other...ack...they're so stinky!

I know why I hate it tho, years of selling them!

Try loadin a few hundred blooming lilies in a box truck, close it down all night, then after 4 hours of sleep, stagger to the truck at 5am...

It's the longest ride to town you can imagine!
Please tree mail me for trades, I'm ALWAYS actively looking for more new plants, and love to trade!
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