We bought a mystery vine a couple months back for our back patio. The extreme heat made the blossoms hide in their pods. Finally last night a Monsoon hit and cooled off the Verde Valley. Out popped this surprise!
1 Shot Wednesday: Purple Passion flower
Cindy Bruchman 
I love those. I once grew some in a patio garden, when I lived in London. They are impressive indeed.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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They look fake. So unique!
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In the midst of a truly horrible year, nature smiles and showcases her natural beauty!
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Very beautiful!
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Thanks, Jen!
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They will grow huge
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Oh, that’s wonderful! They are quite the conversation starter. Do you have them in your garden?
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We did, but the Head Gardener removed them because they were in the wrong place and had nowhere to climb so just swamped everything else.
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Ahhh. I am sure she knows best.
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What a lovely surprise!
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This morning I looked and there’s six now open. They like the cooler temps, that’s for sure.
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Wow, Cindy, what a lovely flower.
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Wouldn’t that be a fun flower to create?
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Yes, it would.
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Surprise! Great way to start the day.
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They are great if you want a blast of exoticism.
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How unique is that, eh?! A superb creation, Cindy. But what’s with the caterpillar on the plant, won’t it hurt it?
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Ha! You noticed. I saw it by accident and glad it was in the picture, but I removed it. Yes, I am sure the vines are tasty. 🙂
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Aren’t they glorious. One plant that thrives in my garden despite my best efforts!
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I don’t have a green thumb. I need plants that like being ignored at times. Good to know this is hearty.
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WOW! It doesn’t look real! 🙂
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I know! It looks alien.
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Ha! Don’t fall asleep near it! 😉
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WHOW !!! Look at that thing.
Gotta get me one of those. Minus the caterpillar.
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Sneaky chap. I did not know he was there until I looked at the picture.
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Once again, it is always nice to see the beauty of nature on your site with these pictures of these unique flowers 🙂 Anyway, keep up the great work as always 🙂
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Yes, I turn to nature constantly for an emotional, spiritual lift. Thanks John.
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Simply gorgeous.
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Hi Lloyd! Thanks very much. a dozen of them have opened up on vine now. They are the most exotic flower I have seen.
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Very cool.
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What a brilliant flower! Even its name is exotic, although I’m not 100% sure what “Purple passion” is. A 1950s film? The sequel to “Scarlet Street” but with extra added caterpillar ?
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Ha Ha. We can agree it’s not subtle. It commands attention, yes?
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Wow! That’s a gorgeous flower!
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I’m amazed. We just bought the pot it came in without having a clue what the would look like.
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Taking pot luck paid off, if you’ll pardon the pun!
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ha ha
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We have them climbing through our trees. Not in season here though. Nice shots there.
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Sounds like at heart they are beautiful weeds.
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