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The number one flower for shady spots! Every tropical gardener wants Brunfelsias: the magical, fragrant shrubs of Day and Night
Brunfelsia lactea
Brunfelsia australis
Brunfelsia grandiflora
Brunfelsia manaca
Brunfelsia grandiflora
Brunfelsia paucifolia
- 💠 Brunfelsias are truly enchanting tropical flowers. There are two groups - purple-flowered and cream/white-flowered.
- 💠 All Brunfelsias are wonderfully fragrant.
- 💠 Perfect flowering shrub for shaded areas; ideal for growing in containers.
- 💠 Compact and graceful growers.
- 💠 Purple-flowered are known as Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow for their magical color transformation from purple to lavender to white over three days. Examples: B. grandiflora, B. paucifolia, B. australis.
- 💠 White-flowered: intensely fragrant at night, earning the name Lady of the Night.
- 💠 Hybrids: A standout hybrid is Brunfelsia isola, that we mentioned earlier. It is blending the best of both purple and white varieties, inheriting purple color from the purple parent and night fragrance from the white one.
Examples: B. americana, B. nitida, B. plicata, B. manaca.
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Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil
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What plant is fragrant, easy and fast growing? Cashmere Bouquet!
Clerodendrum bungei - Glory Bower, Cashmere bouquet
Clerodendrum bungei - Glory Bower, Cashmere bouquet
Clerodendrum bungei - Glory Bower, Cashmere bouquet
Clerodendrum bungei - Glory Bower, Cashmere bouquet.
🌸 Need a fast growing, spreading shrub for privacy? Cashmere bouquet is a shrub with benefits - the flowers are beautiful and sweetly fragrant.
Also ideal for the container grown patio plant.
Attracts butterflies to the large flower trusses.
🌡 Hardy to zone 8.
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Flamingo pink with a fruity fragrance, yet another variety
Quisqualis Indica - Rangoon Creeper
- 💕 This is a single-flower variety of Quisqualis we mentioned earlier.
- 💕 Quisqualis Indica - Rangoon Creeper - is an extremely beautiful plant.
- 💕 Shrubby vine with pale-pink to deep crimson star shaped flowers, covering the entire plant when in full bloom.
- 💕 It's scent is unforgettable, fruity and intoxicating...
- 💕 The flowers are born in clusters and each flower has many variations of color, depending on how old the flower is.
- 💕 The flower starts out white and or pink striped and turn solid pink and finally dark pink on maturity.
- 💕 Can grow into large woody vine covering a fence or big trellis.
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Flower of Angels that every gardener wants: Angels Trumpet
Angel's Trumpet (Brugmansia) pink
Angel's Trumpet (Brugmansia) white
Angel's Trumpet (Brugmansia) peach
Angel's Trumpet (Brugmansia) yellow
Angel's Trumpet (Brugmansia) pink
Angel's Trumpet (Brugmansia) white
- 🎺 Angel's Trumpet (Brugmansia) is one of the most wanted flowering shrubs in Southern landscapes.
- 🎺 It is known for its large, trumpet-shaped flowers that hang downward from the branches.
- 🎺 The flowers come in a range of colors🌈 including white, yellow, pink, orange, and emit a sweet, intoxicating fragrance, especially in the evening.
- 🎺 Very easy to grow and undemanding, this fast growing shrub or a small tree will fill your garden with happiness, blooms and fragrance just within one season.
- 🎺 Heavy feeder! Apply fertilizer on a monthly basis for rapid growth and free flowering.
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The Number One King of Perfume -
Jasmine Sambac Belle of India
- 🔘 In full bloom today - Jasmine Sambac Belle of India. Everyone wants this variety, with long elegant petals and a fine structure.
- 🔘 Jasmine Sambac is number one source of essential oils in perfumery.
- 🔘 In India, this variety also goes under names Mangalore Malli, Uduppii Malli, or Shankarapuram Malli.
- 🔘 Belle of India can be grown as a small bush specimen, or a fragrant low hedge.
- 🔘 Perfect for containers, too. Takes both sun and shade. The more sun - the more flowers.
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The truth about Seaside Clerodendrum: it can cover the whole beach!
Clerodendrum inerme - Sorcerer's Bush, Seaside Clerodendrum
Clerodendrum inerme - Sorcerer's Bush, Seaside Clerodendrum
✅ Need to cover a large area, slope, or a fence with a pretty, fragrant dense shrub just in one season? This is your plant!
- 🏖 Clerodendrum inerme, also known as Wild Jasmine, Sorcerer's Bush, or Seaside Clerodendrum, is perfect for covering large areas or fences quickly in just one season. This is perfect privacy plant!
- 🏖 It is called Seaside Clerodendrum for a reason! It grows anywhere, including sand and, as we discovered, even over hot black plastic ground cover 😎
- 🏖 Fast growing vining shrub with round, shiny, deep green leaves. Always in flower with white, fragrant blooms.
- 🏖 Extremely hardy: withstands cold, heat, salt, and drought. Not picky about soil (can grow on sand! it's seaside!) and tolerates drought well.
- 🏖 Ideal for coastal areas, tolerates salt spray and harsh sun, as well as shaded areas.
- 🏖 Versatile: suitable for topiary or bonsai.
- 🏖 Wind-tolerant and robust, making it a reliable choice for various settings.
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The perfect vine is finally found! Everybody wants it: the breathtaking dramatic Hawaiian Sunset
Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell
Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell
Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell
Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell
Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell
Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell - has a stunning flower has splendid rich tones that are a marvel to see!
- ❤️ Breathtaking flowers: stunning tri-color blossoms with rich, dramatic sunset tones that captivate and delight.
- ❤️ Super-fast growing: quickly establishes, adding lush greenery over a large fence and vibrant blooms to your garden in just one season.
- ❤️ Versatile light tolerance: thrives in conditions ranging from full sun to deep shade, adapting to various garden spots.
- ❤️ Scented blooms: fills the air with a pleasant fragrance.
- ❤️ Tropical foliage: features huge, up to 12" wide, velvety leaves that provide a lush, exotic appearance.
- ❤️ Year-round blooms: flowers sporadically throughout the year, ensuring continuous beauty.
- ❤️ Cold tolerant: resistant to cold spells, grows back vigorously in Spring.
- ❤️ Container friendly: can be grown in container with a large trellis, but be prepared to frequent pruning - it grows fast.
- ❤️ A must-have tropical vine: an essential addition to any tropical plant collection for its striking appearance and easy care.
📚 Learn more: Stunning Hawaiian Sunset
🎥 Watch the secret Life of Two Bees inside the Hawaiian Sunset flower
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Why everybody wants this plant? Intoxicating sweet fragrance is the answer!
Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine
Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine
Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine
Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine
⭐️ This fast growing, dense shrub is a garden favorite, one of the most famous and desirable fragrant plants.
🌃 The sweetest fragrance at night is intoxicating.
🌄 Flowers are pale yellow to white, open at night and stay extremely fragrant until sunrise.
🙏 These flowers are widely used in India and other countries of South Asia for perfumery, medicinal applications and in religious ceremonies.
🏡 Best location will be near driveway, window or entrance, where the magic fragrance can be appreciated.
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Try cleaning bottles with this brush!
Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.)
Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.) Little John
Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.)
Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.)
Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.)
Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.)
- 🍾 Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.) is renowned for its spectacular, fire-red brush-like flowers and landscape appeal.
- 🍾 Originated from Australia, this exotic tree can add a touch of exotic charm to any landscape.
- 🍾 Cold hardy to zone 8, tolerates both cold and heat.
- 🍾 Its striking, vibrant flowers resemble bottle brushes.
- 🍾 Attracts pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich blooms.
- 🍾 Adds a burst of color and texture to gardens and landscapes.
- 🍾 Ideal for creating focal points, hedges, or as standalone specimens.
- 🍾 Thrives in warm climates and is drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for Southern landscapes.
- 🍾 Offers many varieties, including the dwarf 'Little John,' perfect for containers, reaching only 4ft tall.
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