Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Engelsglöckchen x Fleur Lilac Brugmansia, 1 by

wrote:
"But the leap of faith, before parting with a wad of cash, could be shortened considerably by asking the seller how he knows he has 'Engelsglöckchen' as opposed to an ordinary arborea masquerading as that, and whether the flowers were emasculated before their anthers dehisced."


Sure. Why not? Although, I'm rather shy about delving into the topic of flower emasculation. It seems so...personal. ;-)
Forgive me. I love joking around.

Seriously, we have to trust to a great degree. I know the fellow selling the seed, and he has proven himself trustworthy and generous. His kindness toward me has been manifold. He has a lively mind, sharp wit and a desire to make new flowers in a responsible way. Further, he is interested in what we, the Brugmansia growing community need to rachet up our gene pool, and he has gone to great expense providing a healthy growing situation for the plants that produce the seed offered. The photo depicts one of his progeny - from seed. I think the outcome attests to his devotion to the scientific protocols and is an indicator of the possibilities.