The blue-purple flowers of the Ruellia are common, but very pretty.
The red Amaryllis blooms twice a year.
The pineapple has fiven a flower (or is it fruit?) three years after I planted the top of a pineapple I had eaten.
The Seven-layered Jasmine has a lovely perfume- reminding one of sandalwood.
Summer starts early in these parts, and yellow flowers are having an upper hand. These golden yellow French Marigolds are already showing signs of wilting in the intense sunlight.I am thankful to Katarina for her wonderful blog Roses and Stuff.
The Ruellia reminds me of our Rhododendron flowers here. How neat that the pineapple plant has produced flowers. I've heard of people planting the tops, but never heard anyone get flowers.
ReplyDeleteRuellia is such a great plant. We call it Mexican petunia here. I am shocked to see that your amaryllis blooms twice a year!
ReplyDeleteI m jealous of your gardens and your photographs..
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Your flowers are beautiful. The ruellia flowers on my plant last hardly a couple of hours; they are always in a hurry to drop off.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always. Have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteI bet that seven-layered jasmine smells wonderful!! :)
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks beautiful in spring colours!! Ruellia is a a gr8 plant to have in one's garden, very hardy and a prolific bloomer too! Its amusing to see pineapple top flowering/fruiting whichever way it turns out to be, I too am inspired.
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I love Ruellia too. I have the Mexican species and a low-growing native species in my garden. I haven't heard of Seven-Layered Jasmine before but it looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures! Have a nice weekend/Gela
ReplyDeleteCatherine, I was also amazed to see the pineapple flower.
ReplyDeleteFloridagirl, we have to thank our monsoon for the flowers.
Naturedigital, thanks for your encouraging comment.
Shailaja, the ruellia blooms in my garden too fly away if there is a wind.
Lillebet, thanks.
Kyna, yes the scent of that jasmine is truly heavenly!
Hi Doc! It only needs patience to get the pineapple to flower.
Sweetbay, there is another wild variety of Ruellia which is a weed.
Gela, welcome to my blog and thanks for your comment.
And I am grateful for all the colourful and beautiful pictures that you kindly share with us! It's amazing how the top of an eaten pineapple will grow into a new fabulous flower in just a few years!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blooming weekend!
Lovely pictures - I could almost smell the Gardenia from over here :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and colours:) Amaryllis twice a year? I'm always happy for one blooming, at Christmas. Amazed :)
ReplyDeleteI love the colour of your ruellia. Mine is the pink variety. Lucky you! I hope the pineapple is sweet!
ReplyDeleteI went through your older posts and I was amazed to see the Crimson Rose in your garden. I've only seen/photographed them once in a jungle area on the edge of our city. I've never seen them in any garden here.
Heisann!
ReplyDeleteYes, we long for the sun and summer here north seeing the beautiful flowers of yours!
Kanak, Welcome back. Long time since I saw a post from you. Hope all is well.Keep in touch.
ReplyDeleteNice to know that u were able to eat the pineapple finally...We were not so lucky enough..lol
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