Rainy Day Marigold Show

Bright yellows and deep reds.

Where do the stunning bright yellows and deep reds come from? Ask a chemist and the answer is Xanthophyll

Its a thrilling story of carrots and enzymes

If you can’t be bothered with the chemistry enjoy the pictures anyway.

A gif for chemists follows the pictures.

New marigold bud with crystal clear water droplets.

Next day opening out.

More rain.

Another layer of petals.

Bright yellow, off the scale.

Brightest yellow, deepest red.

Deep red off the scale.