Bush Clock Vine


THUNBERGIA ERECTA


King's Mantle
An upright shrub with dark green leaves and an abundant display of trumpet shaped
purple flowers with yellow throats.

FAMILY : Acanthaceae
ORIGIN : Tropical America
SIZE : up to 6'
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : full sun/bright shade
WATER REQUIREMENTS : average
MIN. TEMP. : mid 30's
FLOWER : throughout the year

Info Source: http://www.rareflora.com/





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17 comments:

  1. Maria G23 June 2011 at 14:38

    Wonderful photo with beautiful colours!

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  2. rainfield6123 June 2011 at 17:51

    Is it belonged to George Bush?

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  3. BernieH24 June 2011 at 16:52

    It is a real beauty!

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  4. Darla24 June 2011 at 17:54

    Such a pretty color.

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  5. EMily24 June 2011 at 21:03

    Wow...that is a beautiful flower with such a vibrant coloring.

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  6. Beth24 June 2011 at 22:45

    Very pretty! I have not seen that shrub before.
    Beth

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  7. Elena24 June 2011 at 23:04

    This is one of my favorite colors. Beautiful capture!

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  8. Shirley25 June 2011 at 08:03

    What a gorgeous blue!

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  9. Tootsie26 June 2011 at 09:21

    I want one!!! that is beautiful!!!
    Thanks for linking in this week...I love seeing your gardens!!!

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  10. Tootsie26 June 2011 at 09:22

    P.s. I am a new follower!!! and so glad to be!

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  11. Kala27 June 2011 at 14:10

    Beautiful colors, composition, and shallow depth.

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  12. lina@women's perspectives27 June 2011 at 16:05

    Gorgeous close up :)

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  13. DeniseinVA27 June 2011 at 21:18

    Gorgeous flower, an exquisite color and love the little dab of yellow in the center. Thanks so much for sharing this with us.

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  14. Judy27 June 2011 at 21:19

    I have never seen this blossom before. It is lovely! I especially love the colours!

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  15. forgetmenot28 June 2011 at 06:24

    Wow, great shot of a lovely bloom. Very nice!!! Mickie ;)

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  16. EG CameraGirl28 June 2011 at 08:08

    I like the elegant shape of this blossom and the colour purple makes it fit for a king. :)

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  17. MarieElizabeth28 June 2011 at 10:06

    Gorgeous color and light.

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