Wednesday 27 April 2011

Syringa palibiniana


Seen flowering in the Lower Garden at Kiftsgate Court. This variety has an unusually delicate leaf.

I can’t help but get excited when I see a flower like this, that long neck resembles so many of the excellent specimens you see butterflies flocking too! A flower shaped like that reads, “Bar open: happy hour!” to your butterfly. And, no matter how much they drink they remain elegant and well turned out, which you have to respect really!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Beautiful! Any plant that attracts butterflies can do no wrong in my book. Even the irrepresable budlea!

Diane at My Cottage Garden said...

I don't know what I like better about your blog, Bertie. The great descriptions or the wonderful photos! Keep it up though. ;)

Jordan Jackson said...

In the US it's known as Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'. Or is this something different?

Bertie Bainbridge said...

I believe they are one and the same Jordan.

Bertie

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