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It's the French expression I believe applies perfectly to these beautiful blossoms.

 

Scientific Name: Dombeya Wallichii

Popular names: Pink Astrapea, Dombéa, Bee flower

Family: Malvaceae

Category: Trees, Ornamental Trees

Climate: Equatorial, Mediterranean, Subtropical, Tropical

Origin: Africa, Madagascar

Height: 2.4 to 3.0 meters, 3.0 to 3.6 meters, 3.6 to 4.7 meters, 4.7 to 6.0 meters

 

Astrapea is a tree or shrub of great ornamental characteristics, which has spread around the world for its exuberance and popularity. It has pubescent branches, and small size for a tree, reaching about 2 to 5 meters high. The leaves are large, perennial, bright green.

 

Inflorescences appear in Autumn and Winter, and with numerous rose to reddish flowers, with delicate scent. It produces capsule fruits, which are divided into five parts.

Pending inflorescences attract many bees and have pleasant and smooth perfume that resembles the coconut.

Being of subtropical climate, Astrapea foliage is not very resistant to strong frosts. Fertilizations in Spring and Summer stimulate healthy growth and lush flowering. It multiplies by seeds and more easily by cut branches.

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Uploaded on July 6, 2023
Taken on June 6, 2023