Flowering Daphne
The lovely Daphne is in full bloom, her scent powerful enough to knock you sideways. No wonder the neighborhood squirrels like to hide their nuts nearby. Her waxy green leaves, edged in buttercup yellow, frame the bouquet of blooms. It would be easy to envy that effortless beauty, but I know she’s been working hard since the fall, storing energy for this fabulous display. Deep pink shadows give way to a blush of pinks and creams. Effervescence, defined.
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So beautifully written I can almost smell it from here. I like the progressing photo collage too. Will the blooms entertain you long?
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Thank you! I’m not sure how long they’ll last, but since you’ve asked, I’m going to keep close tabs. 🙂
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Looks like the leaves are a nice foil in the garden for other things to bloom later. I like how they’re edged in ‘buttercup yellow’ as you mentioned.
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Thank you!
You know, I love the word buttercup. It’s fun to say. Buttercup, buttercup.
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Giggle, you’re funny. Reminds me of Princess Buttercup from the Princess Bride. I just adore that movie
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🙂
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