buds of Ixora coccinea
Ixora are hardy in the tropics, they can withstand longer dry season than most plants here. Moreover, they can tolerate some shading, but they really prefer full sun from sunrise to sunset.
Firespike or Odontonema strictum buds
This plant loves partial shades and cannot flower profusely when fully exposed to the hot sun. When planted into hedges, they give a lovely atmosphere which is favored by insects like butterflies.
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Stunning shots!
ReplyDeleteWow, the intensity of those reds are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful, bold and bright red! A flower with a strong spirit for life!
ReplyDeletePretty flower, great shot!
ReplyDeleteBoth of these blossoms are beautiful. I really like the vibrant color.
ReplyDeleteWonderfully captured!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shots! Happy RT2.
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Red Velvet cupcakes
That is a neat looking flower head. Love the bright clear red.
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We certainly don't see beauties like these in the desert!
ReplyDeleteOur Lady of the Loo in Red
love the bold and vibrant reds.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and stunning color!
ReplyDeleteI love that shade of red. Reminds me of our Lobelia cardinalis.
ReplyDeletethought they were santan by the buds pic alone. btw what's the sci name of santan?
ReplyDeletePhoto Cache, I thought i always put scientific names in my photos, as much as I can. Only us will know what it is if i just put 'santan' in there! haha. Sci names is the best equalizer of plant chaos. My photo actually has caption above!
DeleteYes Linda, a lot of this in Hawaii because it has a tropical climate as well. Thanks for dropping by.
ReplyDeleteLove that vibrant red! Even better that there are two plants with red flowers.
ReplyDeleteOh Melanie, we have a lot more of red flowers here in the garden. I just am tired of posting all of them because they are always there. As you know we only have mostly reds and oranges in the hot tropics.
DeleteGorgeous reds, Andrea... I love seeing red like that --especially during the Christmas season. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
Spiky reds! not half. One likes sun one likes shade, glad you know which is which Andrea.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of these spectacular flowers, Andrea.
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