What is in bloom right now?

😡 Orchid trees are among the most spectacular trees in Florida, flowering from late winter through spring. They are fast-growing, not fussy about soil or water, and bloom for several weeks in a stunning display of white, purple, pink, or red flowers.

📸 Bauhinia alba (candida) - White Orchid Tree - the most cold-hardy of all Bauhinias, tolerating temperatures as low as 26F. You can see them in full bloom across Florida right now!

📚 Orchid trees from previous posts:
💋Pure white and elegant
💋The most beautiful of all orchid trees - Hong Kong
💋Orchid tree with stunning red-and-yellow flowers
💋How to grow Orchid Trees in pots
💋Pride of De Kaap or Nasturtium Bauhinia
💋What is the best shade tree that is fast growing and beautiful?
💋Why Bauhinias are called Orchid Trees: orchid flowers with butterfly wings

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🎈 Clerodendrum schmitii and Clerodendrum wallichii

📸 Clerodendrum wallichii (left) and Clerodendrum schmitii (right)

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What is the difference between Clerodendrum schmitii and Clerodendrum wallichii?

⭐️ The main difference between Clerodendrum schmitii and Clerodendrum wallichii lies in the color of their flower stalk and a slight variation in their growth habits, though both share similar overall characteristics.

⭐️ Clerodendrum schmitii - also known as Chains of Glory or Light Bulb Flower, is a rare species that features elegant white, fragrant flowers held in loose, pendulous panicles. These blooms are showy against the plant's dark green foliage and typically hang down a foot and a half or more. This winter bloomer often has two flowering periods during the season and is distinguished by its striking red stems, adding a touch of drama to its graceful form.

⭐️ Clerodendrum wallichiii, also known as Bridal Veil, has a similar cascading growth habit with fragrant white flowers in loose panicles, which appear around Thanksgiving. The flowers are beautiful, but the key difference is in its green stems. This plant grows up to 7 feet tall and has narrow, pointed leaves. It blooms from fall to spring, preferring to be protected from wind and hot afternoon sun.

⭐️ While both plants feature fountain-like shapes and are covered in flowers during the winter to spring season, the red flower stalks of Clerodendrum schmitii and the green ones of Clerodendrum wallichii set them apart.

🎥 Clerodendrum schmitii - Chains of Glory, Light Bulb Flower.
More pictures in next post ⬇️

📚 More about Clerodendrums in previous posts:
💋What is the most spectacular Clerodendrum
💋How to grow Clerodendrums
💋Fireworks of Winter
💋Fragrant Cashmere Bouquet
💋Fountain Clerodendrum
💋What is better - Blue or Pink
💋Why is it called Blue Butterfly
💋Clerodendrum paniculatum
💋Seaside Clerodendrum
💋Pink Bleeding Heart
💋Why is it called Musical Notes
💋Bleeding Heart Vine
💋Cashmere Bouquet

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Get this most colorful carpet for your fence

🔥 Senecio confusus - Mexican Flame Vine, Orangeglow Vine - fast-growing, drought-resistant vine quickly covers fences with bright orange, daisy-like flowers all winter.

🔥 It attracts bees, butterflies, and birds, while its thick evergreen leaves provide a rich backdrop.

🔥 A great choice for beginners, it creates a stunning carpet of vibrant blooms that fill the garden with color.

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👑 The Royal Snow White that everyone loves

👻 This snow white sister of Petrea volubilis (Queen's Wreath or Sandpaper vine) that we mentioned earlier is called Petrea glandulosa Alba, or White Queen's Wreath.

👻 It is a rare variety of Petrea. Unlike its purple cousin, it boasts clusters of snow-white, pinwheel-shaped flowers that cascade gracefully, resembling a delicate white wisteria.

👻 These blooms appear from late winter through spring, creating a stunning display that will captivate any onlooker. The tall clusters of flower can be reaching over 1 foot long!

👻 Its lush green, sandpaper-like leaves provide a perfect backdrop, enhancing the contrast with the brilliant white flowers.

👻 Thriving in warm and humid conditions, its blooms last a couple of days, but the blue calices persist much longer, and more new flowers are coming every day.

👻 Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds 🐝

👻 This vigorous vine has woody stems and requires sturdy support, such as a fence or large trellis, to showcase its full beauty. It grows fast and can cover a large fence within just a couple of seasons.

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