I have yet noticed any bad smells from my Stepelias. Not even a fly. I grouped together all the blooming plants together so maybe a fly could pollinate them. Nope. not a one came by. I guess my dogs contributions in the side yard kept them busy. Can't wait till the ones Cinta gave me to bloom, maybe then I will have lots of flys. Will have to keep them on the back of the house.
And where did I get so many. Some were given to me this year. Most came from 'Miles to Go' and 'Bob Smoley's'. Some from EBay, a few other nurseries here and there. They are becoming more and more popular lately.
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