Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Fall blooms of the Garlic Vine - Cydista aequinoctialis

Hello Folks ~ This is one of my favorite flowering plants and it is a vine. I grew this from seed from a friend. I have two a large one from seed and a small one from a cutting. I want to get more of these propogated and planted in my front hedgerow. I think it will be beautiful for the passersby to enjoy.

It is called ‘garlic’ vine because of the scent when any part of plant is crushed. It blooms 2-3 times a year, and this is the best bloom season I’ve had so far.  I love it.

On the 15th of this month I noticed the buds below.

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Below are pics from the24th and the 28th. This morning, I noticed that the flowers are starting to fall from the plant. They go from a deep purple, to almost white near the end of their blooming time.

The 24th. This is looking south. The smaller vine is growing/blooming over the arbor into clothesline area garden.

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The next photos are from the 28th.

On the arbor is also growing blue pea vine and Queen’s wreath, or sandpaper vine, as the leaves of this plant feel like sandpaper.

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Next two photos are from different times of the day, hence the difference in coloring of flowers.

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That’s it from Plum Cottage. Having more rain at the moment. More expected throughout the week. All of the rain we’ve been having is probably why this vine has been such a happy bloomer.

Have a great day.

FlowerLady

14 comments:

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

O, my. What a beautiful vines! I do love climbing plants; they never seem to disappoint.

Nancy J said...

The vine thrives in your climate, and that growth, the flowers will delight everyone.

Ruth Hiebert said...

That vine is gorgeous. As I've said before,everything at your places grows abundantly.

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

seeing all of this beauty just reminds me of answered prayers and protection prior to the hurricane :) It is gorgeous

susie @ persimmon moon cottage said...

What beautifully colored flowers. It looks like lavender clouds of flowers enveloping your Plum Cottage.

Judy at GoldCountryCottage said...

The vine is beautiful, Lorraine. I have never heard of it but it sure is pretty. Perfect coloring for your Plum cottage..Judy

Karen @ Beatrice Euphemie said...

Oh, so beautiful! You always grow the most amazing flowers! Everything looks lovely in the garden :) xx Karen

BeachGypsy said...

Goodness gracious............that is "plum gorgeous"!! LOL LOL I've got to find out if those will grow here in charleston, if so, I want to start one. So so pretty! You show us so many gorgeous roses and flowers year round, I do so enjoy seeing what all you have growing and blooming! Right now we have cyclamens of all colors, azaleas in full bloom all around the house, pansies, geraniums, pepper plants, dians, mums of yellow and orange and pink, and the camellias are just starting.........oh how I love camellia season! Are you ready for Christmas? Do you have Christmas cactus?

Henny Penny said...

The vine is so pretty! and you have such a beautiful place there. Thank you for visiting my blog. Isn't Deb at "just cats" the neatest person?

Nina Suria said...

it's been quiet awhile.. Your garden are getting more beautiful now. Mine is getting awfully disaster. I need a big effort to get back on track. Have a wonderful weekend dear :)

Melanie said...

Oh my goodness, that vine is gorgeous! I love all those purple blooms.

Marilyn @ MountainTopSpice said...

What a gorgeous vine, and how wonderful that you started it from a seed! All that rain must be making your garden a lovely place to be! Such a delightful thing to enjoy color all year long! Many hugs to you today dear friend!

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

The scripture that this book directs us to is this one found in Habakkuk 3:19

"The LORD GOD is my strength, and He will make my feet like hind's (deer's) feet, and He will make me to walk upon mine high places."

Well this is like YOUR life! :)

M.K. said...

What an impressive vine! It's certainly large. It reminds me of wisteria, which grows here and can climb up tall trees. Very pretty, FL!!