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The perfect vine is finally found! Everybody wants it: the breathtaking dramatic Hawaiian Sunset

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell

๐Ÿ”” The perfect vine is finally found! Everybody wants it: the breathtaking dramatic Hawaiian Sunset.

Stictocardia beraviensis - Hawaiian Sunset Bell - has a stunning flower has splendid rich tones that are a marvel to see!
  • โค๏ธ Breathtaking flowers: stunning tri-color blossoms with rich, dramatic sunset tones that captivate and delight.
  • โค๏ธ Super-fast growing: quickly establishes, adding lush greenery over a large fence and vibrant blooms to your garden in just one season.
  • โค๏ธ Versatile light tolerance: thrives in conditions ranging from full sun to deep shade, adapting to various garden spots.
  • โค๏ธ Scented blooms: fills the air with a pleasant fragrance.
  • โค๏ธ Tropical foliage: features huge, up to 12" wide, velvety leaves that provide a lush, exotic appearance.
  • โค๏ธ Year-round blooms: flowers sporadically throughout the year, ensuring continuous beauty.
  • โค๏ธ Cold tolerant: resistant to cold spells, grows back vigorously in Spring.
  • โค๏ธ Container friendly: can be grown in container with a large trellis, but be prepared to frequent pruning - it grows fast.
  • โค๏ธ A must-have tropical vine: an essential addition to any tropical plant collection for its striking appearance and easy care.


๐Ÿ“š Learn more: Stunning Hawaiian Sunset

๐ŸŽฅ Watch the secret Life of Two Bees inside the Hawaiian Sunset flower

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The truth about Seaside Clerodendrum: it can cover the whole beach!

Clerodendrum inerme - Sorcerer's Bush, Seaside Clerodendrum

Clerodendrum inerme - Sorcerer's Bush, Seaside Clerodendrum

Clerodendrum inerme - Sorcerer's Bush, Seaside Clerodendrum

๐ŸŒŠ The truth about Seaside Clerodendrum: it can cover the whole beach! ๐Ÿ˜Ž

โœ… Need to cover a large area, slope, or a fence with a pretty, fragrant dense shrub just in one season? This is your plant!
  • ๐Ÿ– Clerodendrum inerme, also known as Wild Jasmine, Sorcerer's Bush, or Seaside Clerodendrum, is perfect for covering large areas or fences quickly in just one season. This is perfect privacy plant!
  • ๐Ÿ– It is called Seaside Clerodendrum for a reason! It grows anywhere, including sand and, as we discovered, even over hot black plastic ground cover ๐Ÿ˜Ž
  • ๐Ÿ– Fast growing vining shrub with round, shiny, deep green leaves. Always in flower with white, fragrant blooms.
  • ๐Ÿ– Extremely hardy: withstands cold, heat, salt, and drought. Not picky about soil (can grow on sand! it's seaside!) and tolerates drought well.
  • ๐Ÿ– Ideal for coastal areas, tolerates salt spray and harsh sun, as well as shaded areas.
  • ๐Ÿ– Versatile: suitable for topiary or bonsai.
  • ๐Ÿ– Wind-tolerant and robust, making it a reliable choice for various settings.


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Why everybody wants this plant? Intoxicating sweet fragrance is the answer!

Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine

Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine

Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine

Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine

Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine

Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine

Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine

Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine

๐Ÿฌ Why everybody wants this plant? Intoxicating sweet fragrance is the answer! Do you have one?

Cestrum nocturnum - Night blooming jasmine.

โญ๏ธ This fast growing, dense shrub is a garden favorite, one of the most famous and desirable fragrant plants.

๐ŸŒƒ The sweetest fragrance at night is intoxicating.

๐ŸŒ„ Flowers are pale yellow to white, open at night and stay extremely fragrant until sunrise.

๐Ÿ™ These flowers are widely used in India and other countries of South Asia for perfumery, medicinal applications and in religious ceremonies.

๐Ÿก Best location will be near driveway, window or entrance, where the magic fragrance can be appreciated.

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Try cleaning bottles with this brush!

Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.)

Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.)

Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.) Little John

Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.) Little John

Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.)

Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.)

Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.)

Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.)

Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.)

Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.)

Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.)

Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.)

โ™จ๏ธ Try cleaning bottles with this brush! ๐Ÿงน
  • ๐Ÿพ Bottlebrush Tree (Callistemon spp.) is renowned for its spectacular, fire-red brush-like flowers and landscape appeal.
  • ๐Ÿพ Originated from Australia, this exotic tree can add a touch of exotic charm to any landscape.
  • ๐Ÿพ Cold hardy to zone 8, tolerates both cold and heat.
  • ๐Ÿพ Its striking, vibrant flowers resemble bottle brushes.
  • ๐Ÿพ Attracts pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich blooms.
  • ๐Ÿพ Adds a burst of color and texture to gardens and landscapes.
  • ๐Ÿพ Ideal for creating focal points, hedges, or as standalone specimens.
  • ๐Ÿพ Thrives in warm climates and is drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for Southern landscapes.
  • ๐Ÿพ Offers many varieties, including the dwarf 'Little John,' perfect for containers, reaching only 4ft tall.


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Tired of an ugly hedge? Replace it with Aglaia - Chinese Rice Flower, and enjoy Lemony Fragrance year around!

Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant flowers

Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant flowers

 Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant

Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant

 Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant

Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant

 Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant hedge

Aglaia odorata - Chinese Perfume Plant hedge

๐Ÿ‹ Tired of an ugly hedge? Replace it with Aglaia - Chinese Rice Flower, and enjoy Lemony Fragrance year around!
  • ๐ŸŸก Aglaia odorata is also known as Chinese Perfume Plant, Chinese Rice Flower, or Mock Lemon.
  • ๐ŸŸก The plant has an outstanding fragrance from tiny, rice-sized yellow flowers.
  • ๐ŸŸก Aglaia grows into a dense bush without pruning. It is relatively slow-growing; so large plants are rare and hard to find.
  • ๐ŸŸก Easy to grow bush, it is perfect for a cold tolerant tropical hedge.
  • ๐ŸŸก Aglaia has many medicinal uses; contains odorine and odorinol, which have cancer chemopreventive activity.


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Would you like some Scrambled Eggs? Scrambled Egg Bush is a burst of sunshine, this splash of gold blooms on and on

Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush

Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush

Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush

Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush

Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush

Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush

Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush

Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush

๐Ÿณ Would you like some Scrambled Eggs? Scrambled Egg Bush is a burst of sunshine, this splash of gold blooms on and on...
  • ๐ŸŒž Senna surattensis (Cassia glauca) - Scrambled Egg Bush - produces vibrant, sunny yellow flowers that resemble scrambled eggs, adding a cheerful touch to your garden.
  • ๐ŸŒž Long blooming season: flowers profusely throughout much of the year.
  • ๐ŸŒž Compact: grows into a manageable, medium-sized shrub, perfect for smaller gardens or as a stunning focal point.
  • ๐ŸŒž Low maintenance: easy to care for and requires minimal attention, making it ideal for busy gardeners.
  • ๐ŸŒž Drought tolerant: thrives in dry conditions once established, reducing the need for frequent watering.
  • ๐ŸŒž Attracts Pollinators: draws bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, enhancing garden biodiversity.
  • ๐ŸŒž Versatile: can be used as a standalone specimen, hedge, or in mixed borders for added interest.
  • ๐ŸŒž Soil Improvement: enhances soil quality through nitrogen fixation, benefiting nearby plants.
  • ๐ŸŒž Hardy and resilient: adapts well to cool winter, heat and poor soil.
  • ๐ŸŒž Evergreen: retains its green leaves all year round, providing constant coverage and aesthetic appeal.


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Dwarf Poinciana we have now in our Nursery - beautiful bushes in 3-15 gal pots, in full bloom

Dwarf Poinciana - Caesalpinia pulcherrima, Red

๐Ÿ”ฅ Dwarf Poinciana we have now in our Nursery - beautiful bushes in 3-15 gal pots, in full bloom. Spectacular show! โค๏ธ

๐Ÿ“š See our previous post about Dwarf Poinciana.

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What do you think about this Giant? This is the coolest looking 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

Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower

Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower

Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower

๐Ÿ™ What do you think about this Giant? This is the coolest looking flower!
  • ๐Ÿฆ‹ Aristolochia gigantea var. Brasiliensis - Giant Pelican Flower - is one of the most outrageous flowers in the world.
  • ๐Ÿฆ‹ This striking plant from Brazil is known for its outrageous, huge - over ten-inch-long - lemon-scented flowers ๐Ÿ‹
  • ๐Ÿฆ‹ Flowers have an elaborate pattern of white and mottled reddish brown.
  • ๐Ÿฆ‹ Not a vigorous vine, making it easy to train on a stake, trellis, or in a hanging basket.
  • ๐Ÿฆ‹ Rare and highly collectible variety.
  • ๐Ÿฆ‹ Like all Dunchman's Pipes we mentioned earlier, this plant is a great butterfly attractor.


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Why sunflowers are growing on a tree?

Tree Marigold (Tithonia diversifolia)

Tree Marigold (Tithonia diversifolia)

Tree Marigold (Tithonia diversifolia)

Tree Marigold (Tithonia diversifolia)

Tree Marigold (Tithonia diversifolia)

Tree Marigold (Tithonia diversifolia)

Tree Marigold (Tithonia diversifolia)

๐ŸŒผ Why sunflowers are growing on a tree?
  • ๐ŸŒป Sunflower tree or Tree Marigold (Tithonia diversifolia) that we mentioned earlier, is a perfect choice when you need a fast-growing shrub to hide unwanted view in just a few months.
  • ๐ŸŒป Beautiful sunflowers look really happy! The flowers that are about 3 inches wide.
  • ๐ŸŒป When it's fully grown, Sunflower Tree is about 10 feet tall and 10 feet wide, like a big, cozy blanket.
  • ๐ŸŒป Tolerates both cold and heat.
  • ๐ŸŒป Attracts lots of butterflies and bees ๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿ
  • ๐ŸŒป If the winter was too cold, it still bounces back every spring, even stronger than before, like a champion.
  • ๐ŸŒป Sunflower Tree is a tough, colorful dense plant that grows fast and makes your yard look awesome.


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Why this Bleeding Heart is bleeding pink?

Clerodendrum speciosum - Red Bleeding Heart

โค๏ธ Why this Bleeding Heart is bleeding pink?

Clerodendrum speciosum
, also known as the Red Bleeding Heart, is a captivating twist on the classic Bleeding Heart, C. thomsoniae that we mentioned earlier.
  • โฃ๏ธ Features stunning pink bracts and vibrant red heart-shaped flowers, enhancing the charm of the original variety.
  • โฃ๏ธ Vigorous and fast-growing vine, perfect for creating a privacy hedge (as on the video) or a cascading floral display over a fence.
  • โฃ๏ธ Butterflies and bees adore its bright pink-and-red flowers, making it a pollinator-friendly choice ๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿ
  • โฃ๏ธ Ideal for quickly covering fences or structures with its lush, showy blooms in just one season.


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