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Loakesy

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I've known pitchers to colour up in the sun, but I've not really noticed it in flowers before, until now...

Here's SH110 S. (Aidan's) 'Veiny Thing...' on 27th April

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And here it is again on 30th April

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I wonder how much darker it will get!

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Wow! I didn't know it could be that drastic! :D

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It can happen the other way too.Some psittacina flowers open red and fade to pink after a day or two.
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I think I saw some photos recently of flowers getting lighter, now you mention it!

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Impressive since 29th April saw zero sun!