On a Whim…I bought a Tiger for the Garden.  Well, actually a packet of bulbs. 

It was back in the early Spring.  Browsing the packets of bulbs on display a picture on the front of one, caught my eye…  It said Tiger Flower and in brackets Mexican Flower. So, on impulse I bought a packet.

Planted the bulbs in a pot, then waited.  Waited for ages, then tall slim leaves appeared… then last week a fabulous Flower burst open from what appeared to be nowhere.  I checked it out on Google, mainly to confirm the name, and learnt the sad news that the flower only lasts for a day.  It was 6 days later till the next flower appeared, only this time there were 3. Then another gap and 2 more today.  None to sure there will be more.

The end is like a shroud….

Fabulous flowers, but only a day to enjoy…. Seems such a shame, all that effort, then gone.

It is Friday, again and so soon, but a weekend ahead… enjoy and as always…..

Please Remember ….
Stay Safe …. Be Kind…. Look After Each Other

24th July
(C) David Oakes 2026