sparmannia africana
By Gray
26 Jan, 2010
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In full flower in January 2010. The flowers will last from early December to , probably, mid to late February.
I wonder why such a seemingly tropical plant from South Africa choses to flower in mid-winter in the UK ? It is in a conservatory, frost-free but often down to 2C
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What beautiful flowers:-)
26 Jan, 2010
just added this to my favourites, its stunning
26 Jan, 2010
That is beautiful........
26 Jan, 2010
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Mmmmm....it is beautiful!!
26 Jan, 2010