Climber Mina lobata (Spanish Flag or Fire Vine) makes a glorious, burning display on a fence, frame or wall. It is an easy to grow annual (in the UK). Sadly, all this rain and coming cold will be putting its flames out very shortly.
Search tool:
Quote of the day:
“What wondrous life is this I lead!
Ripe apples drop about my head;
The luscious clusters of the vine
Upon my mouth do crush their wine;
The nectarine and curious peach
Into my hands themselves do reach;
Stumbling on melons, as I pass,
Ensnared with flowers, I fall on grass.”
~ Andrew Marvell
Forage in October for:
Sweet Chestnuts, Sloes, Dandelion Leaves, Rosehips, Hops, Walnuts, Haws (Hawthorn berries), Wild Strawberries, Cleavers, Burdock Roots, Rowan Berries
Wow, it’s gorgeous, esp. against the contrasting blue sky.
Exactly and as it is a climber, the best thing is how often you get to see this view of the flowers without having to crawl on your knees!
After seeing your Chihuly post, these looked liked nature’s response to his challenge.
Hah, I can see that. Nature make’s it look so effortless!