They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but during a Mother’s Day trip to the local nursery with my family, I found out just how subjective “beauty” can really be.
The moment I saw this striking bicolor petunia, I was totally captivated. I loved the high contrast drama of its deep, velvety purple black center bleeding into those pale, creamy yellow borders. To me, it looked like a moody, mesmerizing piece of living art.
My family, however, saw something entirely different.
In fact, they instantly called it the “bubonic plague!”
They were completely baffled by my choice, unable to comprehend how anyone could love a plant so dark and untraditional. But that’s the magic of gardening sometimes the most rewarding blooms are the ones that lean into the dramatic, dark, and beautifully unusual.
I’m officially embracing this plant! It makes me so happy and I’m still in love with its beautiful dark, rich color. The younger me would definitely have not fought for this plant. I used to be a people pleaser up to not long ago. I would have typically abandoned my love for the plant or had changed my mind to please everyone especially since I was the only one who liked it! Everyone else, my husband and four kids all hated it and I’m so proud for sticking to my guns on this one! It’s makes me so happy every time I see it!
