Lavender is blooming in my garden!!!
And bursting with fragrance coming from both the flowers and leaves!
I noticed that the flowers are very tiny and pale lilac in color, unlike the ones I always see. It was a good thing that I checked with
Autumn Belle about it. Seems that this is not the usual lavender found in cooler countries. And it can't stand direct sun too.
Lavender is definitely not our native plant. If anyone know anything about this species, please do inform me.
There are 5 buds altogether but only 3 have bloomed. This morning the weather was good for photography. Although the color of the lavender seems pale, it turned out well against my white walls.
 |
| Bud 1 |
 |
| Bud 2 |
 |
| Bud 3 |
 |
| 3 buds against the basil plant |
 |
| View from top..too pale to see |
Oh..how I wish I have a better camera.
Updates as at 12 May 2012
Somehow the
houris and Autumn Belle got into talking again about this flower and they both doubt that this flower is lavender at all. Strange enough, it smells so much of lavender but it doesn't look like it and doesn't behave like it too. And this plant doesn't grow upright either. Instead it is sprawling over the pot. Autumn Belle has the same plant but it is not flowering yet. Can't wait to compare with hers. Has anyone came across this flower?
Updates as at 20 May 2012
The
Houris made an attempt to put the lavender under direct sun today, just to get the plant familiar with the local hot and humid weather. Will be monitoring its progress daily. Managed to get in touch with Autumn Belle today. Her lavender didn't survive. Feel sorry for her.
