Saturday, June 23, 2012

Campsis x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen',,,,I know it's frightening, but I like it

I don't mind pruning it hard twice a year. It draws hummingbirds that then put on a show at the feeders in the large window. It provides shade to the west side of the back deck as soon as the sun passes its zenith. I need that on the weekends for reading and drinking. And hey, it's covered with gaudy bright orange flowers and it's half native. It's a perfect plant for me!

4 comments:

RachaBee Accessories said...

That's a gorgeous tree! :) I live in an apartment but thank goodness there is a tree out in front of our deck so we get beautifully needed shade along with the sun. :)

MulchMaid said...

You crack me up! I love the Campsis radicans next door that regularly tries to eat our garage. The color is gorgeous!

Free said...

I have one too, well I have 'Flava', a yellow one. It is frightening. right now one has come up from underneight my house and is trying to grow through the skirting! Not sure what to do about that lol!

Landbohaven said...

Jeg kom bare lige forbi.
Tak for kigget.
Ha´ en god aften.