Dalechampia dioscoreifolia - Purple Wings Vine Flower
By Delonix1
- 4 Jul, 2011
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Purple Wings Vine has become very popular in the last couple of years in California. This vine was a gift from a friend. This Costa Rican vine, supposedly once established, can bloom every day of the year here in San Diego, CA. Photo taken July 3, 2011.
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Oh wow, I like this very much Delonix!!! It will grow nice here as well I would think.
4 Jul, 2011
Bernieh:
Yes, I have one. :>)
Sorry to hear about all the damage to your vine! :>(
I'll have to be very careful with this vine...I've read it can be a very vigorous grower, taking over a large area (in S.California gardens) in a short period of time.
4 Jul, 2011
Alexandramou:
I know this vine has a tropical origin...however, don't know how hardy it it.
4 Jul, 2011
This is beautiful. looks like a Butterfly. ;o)
5 Jul, 2011
Lindalooloo:
I have a feeling this vine may develop a common name like: purple butterfly.
6 Jul, 2011
I can definately see why. Not sure if there is a Butterfly that colour. :o)
6 Jul, 2011
I'm sure somewhere in the world there's one. :>)
7 Jul, 2011
Yes, possibly there is. :o))
7 Jul, 2011
Stunning photo.
28 Jul, 2017
Thanks! It does bloom all year here in San Diego.
30 Jul, 2017
Thats fantastic not any plants I know bloom all year round.
30 Jul, 2017
There's several plants and trees which bloom almost all year here.
1 Aug, 2017
Thats great I dont think I could think of any that do that here.
1 Aug, 2017
I guess when you get into subtropical and tropical climates with the year-around growing season, it's more common to have trees, plants which bloom all year.
3 Aug, 2017
Yes I suppose it is Andy you are lucky really. ☺
3 Aug, 2017
We are very lucky here in San Diego. :>))
5 Aug, 2017
Defiantly ?
5 Aug, 2017
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You've got one! Mine hasn't done so well in the last year. It was chomped on, stomped on and ripped to shreds in that time ... recovering now but I haven't seen any flowers in ages.
4 Jul, 2011