Strongylodon Macrobotrys
By Meanie
8 May, 2011
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In full bloom at Oxfords botanic gardens today.
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The colour is the thing!
8 May, 2011
Fantastic!!!
9 May, 2011
I can't disagree!
Sue was blown away by it too (it was the first time that she'd seen it).
9 May, 2011
stunning colour and photo meanie.
9 May, 2011
Thank you Surreylad!
9 May, 2011
tremendous colour..its shape is claw like..and a great photo..thank you for sharing
11 May, 2011
Thank you Skipscanda!
11 May, 2011
Stunning colour! Amazing shape!
12 May, 2011
It's a plant that should be seen at least once Scottish!
12 May, 2011
its the first time ive ever seen it aswell,,and i keep logging on just to see it again..its beauttifull..would it grow in cork...the south of ireland....thanks..and do you think i could buy it at a local garden store or would i have to go online? again thanks
23 May, 2011
i love it...
23 May, 2011
Fintan - you'll need a large greenhouse / conservatory. It's a very tropical climber.
The link below is the only place that I've seen them for sale in the UK.........
http://oldwalledgarden.com/climbers/strongylodon/macrobotrys/
23 May, 2011
Fintan,
if you buy it and grow it you must let us know and pictures too.
24 May, 2011
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This photo was taken at The University of Oxford Botanic Garden.
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Oh my god.....What a fantastic colour.........
8 May, 2011