Tibouchina

OOOHHHH really impressive.

wonderful

Thanks Alex! It was a bit of fun really, but it has a certain alien quality to it!

Thanks Yorkshire - we crossed in cyberspace!

no problem Meanie,

Lovely detail.

Thanks Fractal - it's one of my favourite new plants this year and I can't stop photographing it! This offered up an interesting new perspective on it!

Fabulous photo ! How are you today ... germs all gone ?

Thank you Shirley!
Much the same really, although to be fair not so sweaty and not so cold. Had a boiling hot bath with loads of Dettol three times today, and that always makes me feel better, if a bit whiffey!

Stunning Pic Meany :)

Mmmm, Eau de Dettol, it's different ! Hope you're better by tomorrow.

Thanks Jacque!

Doesn't half help though! This ones here to stay for a while I'm afraid - Sue's had it for a week now!

Such a caring, sharing lady ... lol !

She works in an air conditioned office - I dread to think how many days a year they lose to illness!

Beautiful mix of shades Meanie.....

Not my doing - this plant has such an interesting variety in textures all over too! Soft silky flower petals, hairy leaves woody stems etc.

I love its Cinnamon shaped hairy leaves too. This whole family (Melastomataceae) are very interesting with some spectacular members within it.

It was the leaves that caught my eye on the stall too Fractal. The spectacular blooms are a complete bonus!