Despite some frosts and 2 strong gales (Winds gusting to over 55mph in
one and over 70mph in the other ) the Imperialis are around 14ft tall
with trunks like small trees
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...psb8d25b20.jpg

The flowers are starting to open despite everything
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...psb2d1320e.jpg

The D, Tennicaulis is looking more healthy chiefly because the foliage
is a bit shorter and is protected by the surrounding stems.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...ps2e2f9b7d.jpg

But if you look at the flower closely you will see this
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/f...ps18ca0418.jpg

David @ a still mild side of Swansea Bay