April 8th, 2013: Tropaeolum (Tropaeolum moritzianum) by Tomtom

Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Apr 08, 2013

The Bloom of the Day for April 8th, 2013 was Tropaeolum (Tropaeolum moritzianum).

View the bloom of the day here: http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/botd.php?date=2013-04-08

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Apr 08, 2013

I have never seen this plant before, what a beauty! Excellent photo

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) Apr 08, 2013

Great photo, Tomtom. She always makes the most gorgeous containers. We always look forward to her pictures for inspiration.

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Apr 08, 2013

I have enjoyed Tomtom's container art and plantings here at DG. We are so fortunate that she shares her skills with us.

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Kell San Leandro, CA(Zone 9b) Apr 08, 2013

Sideways this reminds me of the less common impatiens.

All this time I thought TomTom was a gentleman. LOL. I even had a picture of him in my mind that I guess I made up. I always so enjoyed TomTom's threads and photos! She is missed!

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DavidofDeLand DeLand, FL(Zone 9b) Apr 10, 2013

Where was I for this one?!!! Somehow I missed it......Wow! Beautiful and another to research....

Glad you picked this one Kell, and great picture Tomtom!

David

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) Apr 10, 2013

David (and others who are curious), here is the link to threads started by Tomtom so you can see her gorgeous containers!

http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/threads.php?user=Tomtom

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DavidofDeLand DeLand, FL(Zone 9b) Apr 10, 2013

I did take a look or more at Tomtoms 2012 works Arlene. I was in awe, and sent a message. Thank you for bringing Tomtom's talents to my attention...

I'm starting to understand the name "Pirl" more now. You are a great thread weaver! Thank you.

David

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pirl (Arlene) Southold, NY(Zone 7a) Apr 10, 2013

She is just wonderful and so gracious.

Pirl actually stands for the initials of my dear former neighbor in my previous home, who taught me to garden - Pauline Isabelle Reid Loeffler. She was the real PIRL, while I'm just the imitation. This is a photo of her at 90 years old on our wedding day.