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Fun Fact: Giant Pelican Flower
Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower
Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower
Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower
Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower - boasts flowers over 10 inches long, with a zany pelican-like shape and a lemony scent🍋
Its striking pattern of white and reddish-brown makes it a rare and fascinating collectible that thrives on a stake, trellis, or even in a hanging basket! Great butterfly attractor.
More info: previous post.
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How to have the Blue Sky in just one season and forever
Thunbergia laurifolia - Blue Sky vine, Blue Trumpet Vine, Scrambling sky flower
- 🔵 Thunbergia laurifolia - Blue Sky vine, Blue Trumpet Vine, Scrambling sky flower - is a super-fast growing climber that will cover your fence in just one season.
- 🔵 Scrambling sky flower is the most striking blue flowered vine in the world, with a robust and twining habit producing long hanging clusters of 3" sky blue funnel shaped flowers from fall through spring, displayed throughout it's dense deep green foliage.
- 🔵 White flowering variety is Thunbergia grandiflora Alba.
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Fun Fact: what Bougainvillea is thornless and grows as a tree
💜 Bougainvillea arborea is a rare gem with fragrant lavender-pink blooms and no thorns! Its slow, compact growth naturally forms a charming tree shape, and best of all, it doesn’t need pruning—perfect for low-maintenance gardens.
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Fun Fact: Lemon-Scented Climbing Ylang-Ylang
✨ Artabotrys siamensis - Climbing Ylang-Ylang, is a fragrant beauty that can either climb as a woody vine or be trimmed into a lush shrub. Its lemon-scented flowers are a delightful aromatic treat, making it a versatile and enchanting addition to your garden.
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What is the best flowering bush that everyone loves?
Calliandra schultzii - Dwarf Powderpuff
Calliandras, commonly known as powderpuffs, are vibrant and delightful additions to any garden. Their distinctive, fluffy flower heads and ease of care make them a favorite among gardeners. Calliandras are an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their garden with minimal effort while enjoying the beauty and benefits they bring.
- 💖 Striking Blooms: Calliandra's unique, powderpuff-like flowers come in shades of red, pink, and white, adding a splash of color.
- 💖 Attracts Wildlife: These flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
- 💖 Low Maintenance: Calliandras are tough plants that require minimal care. Once established, they are quite drought-tolerant, ideal for water-wise gardening.
- 💖 Year-Round blooms: Many varieties bloom multiple times a year.
- 💖 Planting Options: Suitable for hedges, borders, or container planting, offering flexibility in garden design.
- 💖 Pest Resistant: Generally resistant to common pests and diseases.
🎥 Calliandra schultzii - Dwarf Powderpuff
📚 More Calliandras from previous posts:
- · Tree Calliandra
- · How to get a big flowering bush quickly? Calliandra - Powderpuff for blocking the unwanted view
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