Y'all know how I search for heart shapes in nature [see top photo]. Well, the other day at the botanical gardens, I went inside the enclosed butterfly house. Right near the doorway, I spotted the green leaf; heart shape! I took a photo. And then upon closer inspection of the vine, I noticed the blossom. Seriously, the size of the blossom astounded me...the size of a large dinner plate. Something I have never seen before, but was highly impressed with its peculiar look and stunning colors. I had no idea what it was. And when I completed my walk...last stop was the Rose Cotillion, I had planned on making an effort to ask about it at the center's gift shop [and explore the trinkets]. The volunteer working behind the desk was extremely busy with other patrons, so I opted to get home and search online. I find out it is called the Elegant Dutchman's Pipe! The little bit I read about them, they thrive only in 8-10 zones in USA. We are NINE. I'm wondering now if they sell the seeds after blooming is done. Will have to go back and find out. Or email them.
my first viewing of that flower also, its a beauty, this troll looks really happy and made me smile
ReplyDeleteAll my trolls make me smile. I'm glad I took them out of storage so I now have pictures of them. Thanks Sandra.
DeleteI've never heard of that bloom before. Thanks for sharing. It's lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt was extraordinary.
DeleteUnusual and beautiful flower. Looks like it would feel velvety!
ReplyDeleteIt DOES look velvety, now that you mention it.
DeleteAmazing! Gorgeous! And I love the name!!!!
ReplyDeleteGentle hugs,
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I do too. Thanks
DeleteWow...that's quite a blossom!
ReplyDeleteVery tropical..any fragrance?
Great photos too.
Sue
I read that it has a light lemony fragrance. Didn't get up close and personal to it not knowing what it was.
DeleteThat looks like it is from another planet. Sure hope you can find some seeds.
ReplyDeleteIt does look "out of this world".
DeleteThat is such an unusual flower and of course I love the heart shaped leaves too. Todays Troll is adorable!
ReplyDeleteIf it didn't have those "hearts", I most likely would've walked on by without noticing.
DeleteOh my goodness - it is absolutely GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous yet strange too.
DeleteI wish you success on your seed quest, Anni. How beautiful!!!! And your caveman troll is mighty handsome too! :) ~Andrea xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteMaybe the troll will bring me luck in the seed quest. 😁
DeleteWow, this plant s amazing! I have never seen anything like it. It almost looks like something from ascience fiction story. Your troll today should offer an optional club...
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DeleteLol on the club.
That is quite the spectacular flower. Most unusual.
ReplyDeleteThat, it is. A "first" for me.
DeleteAn unusual bloom, I like the colour and markings.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for sharing another troll :)
All the best Jan
Kinda full of "veins".
DeleteI've never heard of this flower before. It's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI thought so too.
DeleteThat's a new one for me. Wow - so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteIt is a pretty color
DeleteWow! What a beautiful find! The color of the blossom is so rich and the pattern gives it an electrified look.
ReplyDeleteI like that reference...electrified!
DeleteI've never seen that plant before. The foliage is so pretty and what an amazing bloom!
ReplyDeleteThe caveman troll is pretty cute. :)
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DeleteThis has to be one of the prettiest flowers ever...And, the color! WOW!
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteElegant Dutchman's Pipe is indeed very elegant. I hope you manage to get some seeds and that they grow (and bloom) for you.
ReplyDeleteI hope to find some too. If I remember. lol
DeleteWow! Good luck on finding seeds...that would be fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jean.
DeleteThat is a beautiful and very different looking flower. I do hope you are able to get some seeds and have more pictures in future seasons, of your very own "elegant Dutchman's pipe."
ReplyDeleteWhat I read about them...they are "fast" to grow.
DeleteAn extraordinary flower and one of those you could imagine would be seen in prehistoric times. Hope you can find the seeds.
ReplyDeleteLook...behind...a T Rex!!
Deletecool shot.
ReplyDeletehave you ever seen the Tolls movie? I'm watching the first one now
No, I haven't..
DeleteOnly movie trailers online.
Wow that is a huge and beautiful bloom! I was given a hibiscus plant last year that had large blooms. I even put a picture of my blog of me holding a dinner plate next to the bloom. It's not as pretty as the one you showed though!
ReplyDeleteOh, being that hibiscus are a favorite flower, I bet it was pretty!!!
DeleteBeautiful 😍
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteTo me, it looks so soft.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
It does.
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Hi Travis. I just went to SD with you. Awesome
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