Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Tropical Garden #127, 1 by dyzzypyxxy

dyzzypyxxy wrote:
I went out to "learn" my fancy camera this morning. Got some interesting shots I couldn't get before (using my phone).

First and second, huge Begonia odorata alba from Alice, which I had to prune back to half the size before we left for our trip. It's still 5ft. high and wide. Still blooming, still fragrant in the mornings, what a great plant! I have lots of cuttings starting if anyone wants a start?
Third, Brug. Charles Grimaldi blooming away on the patio. I broke a little end off a branch when I was covering him against the cold, and the flower on that cutting has opened nicely in a vase.
Fourth, Begonia Don Miller (another from Alice) with its sweet little blooms hiding under the pretty leaves.
Last, my "pet" cardinal on the birdfeeder. He lets me get within 5ft. before he flits into the bamboo. Of course he showed up after I took off the telephoto and put on the macro lens.

Merry Christmas, everybody!






This message was edited Dec 26, 2012 1:47 PM