Good morning,
Those red/orange flowers on the tree are a trumpet vine, a favorite of humming birds.
I planted the vine more than 30 years ago. I bought it via mail order as part of another order. When it arrived, it was a skinny, dry stick about four inches long. I figured I had been fooled into ordering a piece of compost.
Then, I soaked it for a couple of days and it softened up. There was still no sign of life. I looked carefully to try to determine the top and bottom of the little stick.
I must have guessed right! I planted it (more like stuck it in the ground) with a little compost around it near the base of this tree. I put a small rock against it to keep it leaning against the tree trunk.
Well, here it is. Beautiful! It attracts humming birds, but I haven't been able to catch any with my camera yet this year. If/when I do, I'll share images here.
Do you have garden stories?
:),
Lois
2 comments:
Trumpet vines are so beautiful. Lucky you to have this giant beauty!
Beautiful vine! And I love hummingbirds! I guess it is too late to plant a vine now and expect something like yours. 30 years is a long time... And no hummingbirds in Japan either...
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