Dawn
Yellow Bells are ornamental plants cultivated for their showy blooms. They are also known as , Esperanza, Yellow Trumpet-bush, Yellow Trumpet flower, Trumpet bush, Trumpet flower, Yellow Elder etc. The botanical name of the bush is Tecoma stans.
This is one of the easiest plants to grow, A tiny cutting or a seed is enough to start this huge bush. The nectar from the bunches of plants attract ants , bees, sun birds and other nectar loving insects. The bushes bloom throughout the year.
The Yellow bells is the official flower of the United States Virgin Islands and the it is the floral emblem of The Bahamas.
The seed pods when dry make a very soft and melodious sound when shaken in the wind. The serrated green leaves of this plant make it look beautiful even when the bush is not in bloom. Tecoma stans also makes great bonsai plants if trained well.
It is often considered a weed because of its spreading habit. The winged seeds take root easily in rainy season and it could become a menace if not contained well.
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Do you like the bright sunny look of these trumpet shaped flowers?
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Do they seem too bright for you?
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Beautiful flower, thanks for sharing
These are pretty flowers and I like their brightness. We do not have these here.
These are common flowers and treated like a weed in countries like Australia.
As I have often said that is the irony. Nature is a joker if I might call it so. What is considered as weed in one country is considered as exotic in some other country.
I am reminded of the saying one man’s weed is another man’s cultivar.
That is so lovely and it looks like a big bright sun in the photo
People plant these bushes in front of the house as they believe it brings prosperity. It does bring so much brightness and joy that is for sure.
The flowers are in beautiful color. I would have this plant if I had a bigger garden.
Since I don’t have the space I have a couple of these in training for bonsai.
Great yellow flowers, dear Dawn
Thank you Lado for the visit and the comment.
With great pleasure, dear Dawn
They are like sunshine.
They are indeed like sunshine dear Carol, so much light and brightness in them.
Love the sunny capture.
Thank you Lajenna, I love these flowers even though they are very common here.