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Monday, August 23, 2010

Fraser Island Creeper

A couple of photos from yesterday afternoon


The first is Tecomanthe hillii
Common name of Fraser Island Creeper or Pink Trumpet vine.
It is growing on a wire frame to help hide 2 water tanks near our driveway.The trumpets are quite spectacular
















The other is of an Azalea in bloom. Azalea foliage here gets decimated with lacebug but they flower regardless.
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2 comments:

  1. JeffMarch 3, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Does this plant require low-phosphorus fertilizers like some other Australian plants?
    How much sun does your plant get?
    Thanks!

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  2. TomMarch 6, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Hi Jeff - yes it is in full sun - growing on some wire facing west but with some partial shade from nearby trees. I haven't fertilised it at all - well - maybe some Alroc at some stage. It is a vigorous climber that has performed well here. If I gave it some fertilser I would use blood and bone probably.

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