I planned on doing only one Amaryllis blog post this spring.
The Minerva group has been showing off.
The Monte Carlos bloomed in their crazy red and white costumes.
Moonscene bloomed twice while waiting for Picotee.
Both Apple Blossoms burst out with their usual shimmer.
Finally, Picotee showed its face. I love that tiny rim of red.
Amaryllis blooms stand out anywhere and I have them everywhere.
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May is definitely circus month for my Amaryllis.
The clowns are putting on their biggest show ever.
Monte Carlo has on its brightest red and white costume. Pink Surprise is pretty in flashy pink. Apple Blossom is the rice between spice.
Minerva has formed a crowd above the stone wall.
Charisma has toned down the contrast of its costume with a blending of pigments.
Monte Carlo refuses to blend in with the surroundings.
Apple Blossom has too much dignity to clown around and show off.
I consider it the amaryllis for all locations.
I love each amaryllis for its own character.
Stay tuned. There are more beside the pond surrounded by ferns.
The show will go on!
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Watching an amaryllis bloom is like a lesson in life.
The first day, it emerges from the sheath, which falls away like a plant placenta.
The second day, it opens up to reveal that there are two sets of twin flowers.
The larger two will open first. They are opposite each other on the stalk, for balance.
Color begins to blush through the petals as they stretch away from each other.
They are making room for their dazzling, dancing dresses.
The third day, the ruffled and wrinkled big sister buds smooth out their frocks.
On the fourth day, the little sisters begin to grin and show their purple stamen teeth and pistil tongue.
While the two big sisters fling back their petals to expose their shiny, bright faces.
Then they flush with a final burst of color. Like getting prepped for the party of life.
Standing up straight and facing the new day with a fresh face.
FOLLOW the developing FLOWER.
P.S. This is my Monte Carlo blooming for the second time since Christmas.
Thanks to all of you for viewing, following and sharing my fledgling little blog.
I have gotten great joy from this in these past six months.
You are my kind of people.
Happy Holidays.
from the Flower.
Peace Plant People.
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