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Droopy
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Western Norway
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 1:38 pm Post subject: |
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Argh! This is a case of "I've seen it, I've heard it's name but I can't remember now and don't know where to start looking". It's lovely, though.
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Peppersage
Kansas City
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 3:35 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like what we always call a trumpet vine, give them sun, and they take over.
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Mr. Fix-It
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks to all who've responded about this shrub. It's not Zauschneria Californica...or the cigar plant...or an azalea...or a trumpet vine. The closest I've seen is a plant called Angel's Trumpet, native to Hawaii (not the tree that's native to Africa). But I've ruled that out, as well.
It's difficult to tell from the photos, but the leaves are about the size of a quarter and they're serrated. The flowers really are that brilliant orange and they spread via above-ground runners.
The main reason I'm inquiring is to find out when and how to prune it. I figured if I had the name I could research online, but since it seems to be obscure, maybe I should just figure on trimming in late winter. Do you think??
Here are a coupla more photos:
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Droopy
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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It's a Cape Honeysuckle, Tecomaria capensis. I think. Here's a link: Desert Tropicals.
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SongofJoy57
Foothills of North Carolina Z = 7a & 7b
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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BINGO Droopy! That's remarkable that you found it . . . I didn't have a clue.
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Mr. Fix-It
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| Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:43 pm Post subject: |
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Droopy, you've made my day. I'll hoist one for you this evening. THANK YOU!!! 
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The blossom looks kind of azalea like to me or maybe trumpet vine????? It is a pretty thing. Does it attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees?
Hope you get an ID soon.
You lot! Sometimes I'm in the puzzle mood, and get lucky. Other times the plant has a characteristic that hints me in the right direction. Those are relatively easy. Yesterday I just wanted to find that plant.