Sunday, September 21, 2008

Angel Trumpets


Just outside our front entry, stands this magnificent Angel Trumpet Tree. It is around six feet tall and has, this year, about a dozen blossoms. The heat of the last several weeks has stimulated its growth and now with the coming cool weather, we hope the many buds that are hanging down will also bloom before winter. There is nothing quite like the lovely fragrance that comes from this plant, but it only is apparent in the evening. When we step out of our door, we are greeted with a flood of sweet floral essence. But, it reminds us that Autumn is around the corner and with the socked in weather of yesterday and today, we don't really need a reminder. We are invited to a BBQ for this afternoon which will either be cancelled or will be decorated with a myriad of umbrellas.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thanks for profiling this amazing plant. I saw it when I popped by your house the other day, and don't think that I have ever seen ( or perhaps noticed) a plant like this...it is remarkable!

Stephanie said...

I see more of these beautiful plants every year here in Victoria. The city gardeners are particularly fond of them. I just love them!