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What flower smells like warm chocolate? Portlandia - Glorious Flower of Cuba is a rare treasure, boasting bell-shaped blossoms that exude a luscious perfume reminiscent of warm, creamy chocolate. A Top Tropicals Garden Journal post.

What flower smells like warm chocolate?

Portlandia - Glorious Flower of Cuba

🍭 What flower smells like warm chocolate?
  • 🎂 Portlandia - Glorious Flower of Cuba is a rare treasure, boasting bell-shaped blossoms that exude a luscious perfume reminiscent of warm, creamy chocolate.
  • 🎂 Even better, it's one of the few tropical plants that can handle alkaline soils, making it a true gem for any collector seeking a fragrant and hardy addition to their garden.


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What is another symbol of Hawaii besides Plumeria? Stephanotis floribunda - Bridal Bouquet, or Hawaiian Wedding flower, famous for its role in bridal bouquets and fragrant haku leis. A Top Tropicals Garden Journal post.

What is another symbol of Hawaii besides Plumeria?

Stephanotis floribunda - Bridal Bouquet

🌈 What is another symbol of Hawaii besides Plumeria?
  • ❤️ Stephanotis floribunda - Bridal Bouquet, or Hawaiian Wedding flower, famous for its role in bridal bouquets and fragrant haku leis.
  • ❤️ Its tubular, waxy, creamy-white blossoms release a sweet, unforgettable aroma.
  • ❤️ Whether trained as a bush or vine, this controllable climber loves full to partial sun and rewards consistent watering and fertilizing with multiple blooms throughout the year.
  • ❤️ If you're looking for something extra special, the rare variegated version sports uniquely patterned leaves, adding even more charm to this romantic favorite.


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What is the best fast growing flowering bush for a privacy screen What is the best fast growing flowering bush for a privacy screen Calliandra haematocephala Alba - White Powderpuff is very rare and beautiful variety, rare in cultivation. A Top Tropicals Garden Journal post.

What is the best fast growing flowering bush for a privacy screen

Calliandra haematocephala Alba - White Powderpuff

🦋 What is the best fast growing flowering bush for a privacy screen

🫶 Calliandra haematocephala Alba - White Powderpuff is very rare and beautiful variety, rare in cultivation. It is a vigorous and very fast growing bush.

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The most unusual, fast growing butterfly bush: Summer Snow The most unusual, fast growing butterfly bush: Summer Snow Malvaviscus x penduliflorus Variegata - "Summer Snow"- is very rare variegated variety Turk's Cap, or Firecracker Hibiscus. A Top Tropicals Garden Journal post.

The most unusual, fast growing butterfly bush: Summer Snow

Malvaviscus x penduliflorus Variegata - Summer Snow

🔥The most unusual, fast growing butterfly bush: Summer Snow

😐 Malvaviscus x penduliflorus Variegata - "Summer Snow"- is very rare variegated variety Turk's Cap, or Firecracker Hibiscus. It will grow into a full size 6 ft large bush within just one season! Some leaves can be completely white! If trained into a standard, it will look like a decorated Christmas tree!

📚 More from previous post:
How Turk's Cap can be full of snow in Summer

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Spectacular winter-flowering flame vine that everyone wants Spectacular winter-flowering flame vine that everyone wants Senecio confusus - Mexican flame vine, or Orangleglow Vine - is a fast-growing showstopper that rewards minimal care with brilliant orange, daisy-like flowers almost year-round. A Top Tropicals Garden Journal post.

Spectacular winter-flowering flame vine that everyone wants

Senecio confusus - Mexican flame vine, rangleglow Vine

🔥 Spectacular winter-flowering flame vine that everyone wants
  • 🔥 Senecio confusus - Mexican flame vine, or Orangleglow Vine - is a fast-growing showstopper that rewards minimal care with brilliant orange, daisy-like flowers almost year-round.
  • 🔥 For sheer beauty, this vigorous climber is hard to beat, covering itself with blooms from November through Spring, then sporadically for the rest of the year.
  • 🔥 Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds love it, and its thick evergreen leaves create a lush background for the bright blossoms.
  • 🔥 Drought resistance and few pest problems make it a perfect pick for beginners who want a dazzling floral display with little fuss.


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A Fiesta of Mexican Flowers for beginners and butterflies

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When is the season for the Bleeding Hearts When is the season for the Bleeding Hearts Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) is named for its red and white flowers that look like dangling hearts. A Top Tropicals Garden Journal post.

When is the season for the Bleeding Hearts

Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae)

💔 When is the season for the Bleeding Hearts
  • ❣️ Bleeding Heart Vine (Clerodendrum thomsoniae) is named for its red and white flowers that look like dangling hearts.
  • ❣️ Native to tropical West Africa, this climber thrives in bright light and can be grown as a houseplant or trained on a trellis.
  • ❣️ It shows off its most spectacular blooms in winter, but with enough light, it'll happily flower year-round.


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🛒Get your own Bleeding Heart

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Sunny showy Winter bloomer Sunny showy Winter bloomer Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder - has been blooming for months. A Top Tropicals Garden Journal post.

Sunny showy Winter bloomer

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder

🦋 Sunny showy Winter bloomer

Tecoma stans - Yellow Elder - has been blooming for months. Spectacular winter bloomer!

📚 More from previous post:
Easy and showy butterfly attracting bush

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How many flowers on Night Blooming Jasmine? Night Blooming Jasmine - Cestrum nocturnum - is completely covered with flowers when it's in full bloom. A Top Tropicals Garden Journal post.

How many flowers on Night Blooming Jasmine?

Night Blooming Jasmine - Cestrum nocturnum

⭐️ How many flowers on Night Blooming Jasmine?

💤 Night Blooming Jasmine - Cestrum nocturnum - is completely covered with flowers when it's in full bloom. The show is as impressive as the fragrance! How many flowers do you see on this plant?

📚 Learn more from previous posts:
How to grow Night Blooming Jasmine
This magical fragrance follows you
Why everybody wants Night Blooming Jasmine

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What is the most spectacular Clerodendrum? Clerodendrums are tropical favorites, easy to grow, and bloom year-round. A Top Tropicals Garden Journal post.

What is the most spectacular Clerodendrum?

Clerodendrum speciosissimum - Java Glorybower Mary Jane

✨ What is the most spectacular Clerodendrum?
  • 🌸 Clerodendrums are tropical favorites, easy to grow, and bloom year-round. Thriving in sun or shade, they're perfect for home gardens. Many bloom in winter, brightening dark days - even on a windowsill!
  • 🌸 One of our favorites is Clerodendrum speciosissimum - Java Glorybower Mary Jane. This fast growing bush blooms with bright coral flowers, virtually year around!


🎥 Clerodendrum speciosissimum - Java Glorybower Mary Jane

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What is the most popular Winter-flowering shrub? Tropical Hydrangea - Dombeya x wallichii - is a Queen sister of the popular Princess - Dombeya seminole that we introduced in our earlier post. A Top Tropicals Garden Journal post.

What is the most popular Winter-flowering shrub?

Tropical Hydrangea - Dombeya x wallichii

💋 What is the most popular Winter-flowering shrub?
  • 🌸 Tropical Hydrangea - Dombeya x wallichii - is a Queen sister of the popular Princess - Dombeya seminole that we introduced in our earlier post.
  • 🌸 Tropical Hydrangea is a stunning winter bloomer with fragrant, pink, hydrangea-like flowers that will turn heads and attract pollinators.
  • 🌸 Spectacular blooms: Clusters of fragrant, pink flowers brighten the landscape in winter and draw in bees and butterflies.
  • 🌸 Lush foliage: Large, heart-shaped leaves add tropical charm year-round.
  • 🌸 Fast-growing: Quickly creates a multi-stemmed bush, perfect for screening or covering unwanted views.
  • 🌸 Versatile landscaping: Ideal for hedges, garden accents, or a statement plant in any tropical or subtropical garden.
  • 🌸 With its beauty and utility, Tropical Hydrangea is a must-have for creating a vibrant, pollinator-friendly garden with minimal effort!


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