Tuesday, June 30

Coming Attractions: Tropicals

Crinum buds in front of 'Bengal Tiger' cannas


Purple Datura buds



Esperanza and the buds of Pride of Barbados

Pride of Barbados buds:
I can hardly wait for blossoms!


Critters on Esperanza (Tecoma stans)

2 Gracious Visitors left a Comment Here:

Martha said...

Those are beautiful. I particularly like the globes on the Pride of Barbados and stripes on the Bengal canna. What color is its bloom?

Ciss B said...

Except for the canna, I am unfamiliar with these beauties! Lovely fowers, and great pictures!

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