An Algarve Garden -2023/24

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  1. Victoria

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    Mushroom under Beloperone Guttata (Shrimp Plant) ...
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    Hibiscus rosa sinensis Red budding up (plus one open on the back) ...
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    Coleus, Cyclamen persicum and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ...
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    Tecomaria at the bottom of the garden near the gate ...

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    Hibiscus and Coleus enjoying the sun now Jacaranda and Iochroma cut back ...

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    Tecomaria from Front of House Patio ....
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    ... and from the Lane ...
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    Pachira Aquatica growing very tall, about 165cm /5.5 foot) ...

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    Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Columbine' ...
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    ... and the Boy, Van Dyson, hiding in the Solanum rantonnetii in full bloom on The Jungle Room roof ...

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    He has been disappearing lately, but now we know!

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    • Victoria

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      Brugmansia 'Charles Grimaldi' is looking good with a few flowers and lots of pods ...
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      Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (I call Candy Floss) opening ...

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      My rocking chair in the sun ...

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      The Candy Floss Hibiscus rosa-sinensis now fully opened ...

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      Orange Trees through Brugmansia 'Charles Grimaldi' ...

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      Cyclamen ...
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      A few Hibiscus blooming at the same time ... Candy Floss (surprisingly still in bloom). Petit Sunrise and Pagoda ...
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      November has always been a good month for 'Charles Grimaldi' Brugmansia ...

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      Euphorbia pulcherrima aka Poincettia colouring up at c4/5 meters tall ...
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      • pete

        pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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        You have a lot going on there now @Victoria :smile:
         
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        • ChrisM6

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          • Victoria

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            @pete This is probably our best and longest 'season' without the heat but not cold, basically October through March/

            @ChrisM6 Thank you.
             
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            • Victoria

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              December is here.

              Pandorea jasminoides still has some blooms having lost most in the heavy rain and gusty wind on Thursday night ...
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              Cobea scandens with buds ...
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              Brugmansia 'Charles Grimaldi' turning an orange shade as it fades ...
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              Iochroma having been seriously cut back in early November with fresh new leaves ...

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              Cycas settling in his new larger pot ...
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              Thevetia, Melaleuca, Jacaranda and Callistemon ...

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              My Kitty Kat Korner (you can't see him but Van is on the condenser behind the left hand trellis under the Bougainvilla) ......
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              Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Pagoda opening one bud and has another coming ...
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              Hbiscus rosa-sinensis Red still budding ...
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              Cyclamen ...
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              Cobea buds finally opening ...
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              A self-seeded Lantana ...

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              Red Hibiscus rosa-sinensis in the ground ...
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              Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Pagoda Red ...
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              The Front Patio ...
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              • Victoria

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                Closing out December ...
                The Avocado looks great in the sun. Maybe we will get fruit next year ...

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                Coleus and Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Red which has at least eight buds ...
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                Poincettia towering above Brugmansia 'Charles Grimaldi' ...
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                Hibiscus rosa-sinensis in pots ...
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                ... and in the ground ...
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                Front Raised Patio ...

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                Beloperone (Shrimp Plants) ... Pink and Yellow ...
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                Brugmansia 'Charles Grimaldi' ...
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                Hibiscus rosa-sinensis 'Petit Sunrise' ...

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                Cobaea (Cup and Saucer) ...
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                Cyclamen ...
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                Tecomaria ...
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                Strelizia reginae (Bird of Paradise ...
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                • Michael Hewett

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                  Very nice @Victoria, and your 'Petit Sunrise' is a lovely colour ...
                   
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