Tagetes by helanker
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I never understood, why so many people dont like these gorgeous flowers. They say they smell like cat-pee. They say the same about Ribis flowers, but actually these flowers dont at all smell similar, so why is it so then? Dont know. I love both Tagetes and Ribis. Their scent too, but NOT cat-pee ;-)
BTW, ZOOM it even better.
Have a beautiful day/evening. We had wonderful and sunny weather most of the day and some wind too, so it didnt feel so hot :) And I finally got my summer haircut. ARGH! Not much left :-/
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Comments (10)
Meisiekind
I love these flowers Helle and what a delightful image. If you plant them in your vegetable garden they keep all kinds of pests away!
helanker
WOW! I didnt know that. Thanks for the advise and your kind comments, Carin :-)
Cyve
WOW my friend ...What a fabulous colors and this flowers are so beautiful !!!
auntietk
You know what smells like cat pee, is that low-growing juniper. I just hate that stuff. If I have to cut one back, or work around them, my arms come away looking like I've been stung by a million bees. I'd much rather have these pretty flowers, whether they smell like cat pee or not! LOL1
durleybeachbum
I'm allergic to juniper like Tara, and I grow targetes sometimes with my tomatoes to keep the whiteflies away. I love the smell of most plants really!
Elcet
Great flower image with exquisite bright colors!
goodoleboy
Tagetes smell like cat urine? Heavens, I never even heard of or saw this beautiful species before, so I wouldn't know. Anyway, gorgeous, gorgeous petals of orange and yellow in this glorious capture. Lots of light and shadow in this image. And, just how much hair was shorn from your pate?
SunriseGirl
How beautiful and interesting. I always thought of these flowers as marigolds. They do not smell as sweet as roses or lilacs, of course, but I never thought they smelled like cat pee. I also use them in the garden to help deter insects and add color and beauty. You have showed them off to perfection in this beautiful photo.
kgb224
Superb capture Helle. God bless.
dochtersions
What an exquisite couple you presents us here, Helle! This are the most bold, warm and decorative Tagetes I've ever seen. Also your POV is fabulous, my friend. Here we call them "Afrikaantjes"
RodS
These are stunning - I've always loved these flowers. We knew them as marigolds - and what a wonderful, bright border they make around your garden. I like the aroma - never thought it smelled like cat pee, though! :-D Wonderful photo, Helle!