The wonderful smell of chocolate was on the air this morning, emanating from the chocolate daisy, Berlandiera lyrata.
Then I noticed the alyssum was sending out its sweet honey fragrance and I could think of only one thing, Toblerone. My favorite chocolate in the whole word!
I only have one chocolate daisy, growing in the sunken garden. It seems to be long lived as it has been there for over 5 years. Flowering from time to time throughout the season, I cut it back at least 3 times a year and up it pops again. I have had no success in growing it from seeds collected from the plant. I have masses of alyssum which reseeds itself with abandon. I'll be looking out for the daisy at the Lady Bird Johnson fall plant sale Oct. 8-10th. This plant was featured in their recent Wildflower magazine so I imagine there will be others looking for the plant.Incidentally, the fragrance is not enough to stop me buying toblerone!
I love Toblerone, too. And as i just finished lunch, I'm going to treat myself to a piece! Your chocolate daisies are lovely, by the way. And I'm so glad you reminded me of the date of the sale so I can put it on my calendar! Have a great Sunday.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know the chocolate daisies were so pretty! I love the almost chartreuse petals w/almost maroon center. Its scent is icing on the cake, uhm, chocolate bar, right?
ReplyDeleteOooh I haven't had Toblerone in ages! Yummm. I wonder how those chocolate daisies would do down here.
ReplyDeleteDiana- Only one piece. I can't let it alone once I get started.
ReplyDeleteIris- The fragrance is simply amazing. It is the closest to chocolate that you could get.
Jayne-They like good drainage but manage in full sun here. They are growing under pavers so maybe that protects their roots somewhat. Give them a try. Their smell is delicious.
These are really awesome sounding, and smelling! I want some. :)
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