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Tropical looking, Lavender Trumpet flwrs, Lg velvety leaves
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cromba
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Joined: 25 Mar 2008
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Location: Ozark Mountains
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 6:29 pm Post subject: Tropical looking, Lavender Trumpet flwrs, Lg velvety leaves |
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I have two shrubs/trees in my yard that are very unusual looking....at least to me. We are in Zone 6a. They look very tropical with beautiful lavender trumpet shaped flowers that bloom in mid spring. After the flowers fall off, It gets HUGE elephant ear shaped leaves that are very soft and velvety. Can anyone tell me what this is?
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Tina
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Location: Seattle,WA
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No idea what it is but My God!! They are so beautiful!!
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Droopy
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Location: Western Norway (Map)
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I think it migth be a Paulownia tomentosa, or Foxglove tree you've got there. Link to floralimages
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kuntrygal
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Location: Lufkin, TX Zone 8
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Whatever it is, it is absoulutely outstanding. Beautiful now and the way you describe it after the blooms fall off, sounds gorgeous. I like unusual things.
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kuntrygal
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Location: Lufkin, TX Zone 8
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Forgot to ask... does it grow very fast? If so, I think it is a Paulownia tree. My friend has one and is so lovely.
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eileen
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Joined: 07 Feb 2005
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Location: Scotland (Map)
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WOW what a gorgeous colour and such lovely flowers!!! Oh dear my keyboard is getting soggy again as I'm sitting here drooling. 
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petunia
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Location: northern michigan
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Love that color, always my fav. Their like a hanging trumpet. Hope you find out what they might be.
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glendann
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Location: Texas (Map)
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Oh my gosh that is a gorgeous tree and the blooms are magnificent.I want one now bad.
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cromba
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Joined: 25 Mar 2008
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Location: Ozark Mountains
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 1:05 pm Post subject: Mystery solved! |
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I finally found it in one of my books. It is called Royal Paulownia. There are two in my yard. I will try to find out how it is propagated. It is really spectacular!
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