Name: Paul Anguiano Richland, WA (Zone 7a) GW & DG: tropicalaria
Very cool. I would think the rapid open is related to the being so stuffed full of petals, but I haven't grown this type, so don't know. My own lotus open very slowly, but have far fewer petals.
Mid-Columbia Gardens Geodesic Greenhouse
Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, "In this world, Elwood, you must be" - she always called me Elwood - "In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant." Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me.