Pig's Ear or Cotyledon orbiculata.
Beautiful silky coral bells on my souvenir from
East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden in Norfolk.
Beautiful silky coral bells on my souvenir from
East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden in Norfolk.
Monday, 1 September 2008
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Oh, what a beautiful thing! I don't think I've ever seen one of those. How tall is it, please?
ReplyDeleteHi Toffeeapple - the flower stalk is about 50cm tall and each flower about 3cm long. I'm so thrilled with it!
ReplyDeleteCelia
That is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMuch more like a gorgeous silk purse than a pig's ear.
ReplyDeleteOh how beautiful. I have never seen these before!
ReplyDeleteGreetings! I stopped by to get caught up on the happenings at PPP--haven't been by in a while. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Those Pig's Ears are something!
ReplyDelete--Curmudgeon
I am very pleased to have found your blog, I love your prints, especially the chickens. I see that we have many likes in common. What a wonderful world blogland is!
ReplyDeleteHi Gina, Silverpebbel & Sarah S.
ReplyDeleteThe big silver succulent leaves attracted me to buy it so this wonderful flower spike has been a lovely surprise!
Weed Whackin' Wenches - I've a few more weeks of 'lite' duties only, but now feeling well enough to enjoy it!
Acornmoon - isn't it amazing how you stumble across people with similar likes!
Celia