There are certain plants that are full of interest most of the year but they usually have powerful peaks. Such a plant is Clerodendrum trichotoma var fargesii, which we grow in our spring border. It is one of those plants with lots going for it and to recommend itself to us gardeners.
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4 replies on “Crazy but Beautiful”
I have to say I have never ever seen a flower like this. Really unusual and pretty. 🙂
Most unusual. It is odd in color and shiny too.
Wow! What an attention-getter.
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