Tropicals & Tender Perennials: I really hit the lotto, 1 by Kell

Kell wrote:
You will love it Carol!! Pollinating is fun and then watching the pod start to grow is a thrill.

Oh Margo, I am sure you must be a very special person. How hard must that be to watch your Mom suffer so for so long. I hope you get some breaks to refresh your spirit and strength.

I am having fun, Brinda. Sometimes I just get overwhelmed. Ruthie was tentatively named last year before my Mom was even sick. I took one look at such a huge bloom all pink and was afraid I would never make another so pink. I thought she would get a kick out of it.

I took a cutting from her last year to grow to bring to my Mom's house this spring when I usually go to make her a little flower garden outside her back door that she can see looking out. She was in a wheelchair. I had then forgotten about it till this spring when I saw X Ruthie seeds. By then I knew things were bad.

I have planted the plant meant for Mom in my front garden. Too bad she never saw it. I have debated whether I should change her name now.

Ruthie has been putting on such a show for me. When the sun hits her, she just lights up. Here she is with my latest love, a brand new flax, Ember Glow. Ember glow has the most amazing colors. And as you can see, they glow together. LOL