Stardust Memories
[(Gary Colby x Alexa Katherine) x (Diamond’s For Diva’s x Wanda Doma)] x (April LaQuinta) Sev. 6 - 7" fl. 28" sc. M 20 buds. Fertile both ways. The simple description of STARDUST MEMORIES would be that it is a lavender pink with a gold watermark, green throat and a huge ruffled gold edge. But that does not begin to describe why I chose to introduce this plant when I compost thousands of lavender flowers each year. There are several special things about this flower. Of course, like most of my flowers, it is large with a looping ruffled gold edge that goes almost to the midrib. It also has a heavy, waxy substance that makes the flower always look fresh. But, my favorite thing about this flower probably does not show well in the image. The watermark is a fascinating gold color with a tangerine overlay which matches and compliments the wide gold edge. While difficult to explain, the tangerine gold watermark, and its balance with the petal self and edge is fascinating and wonderful.