Holidays

[ideasguy]

Positive on all Malcolm.
As you see (right click - properties) they are numbered consecutively - RIMG007, 8 and 9
I took the photos while the ladies walked across the street to pose in front of Linekers bar. It is no RIMG0010 (not uploaded)

I have to admit the foliage in 8 looks different from that in 9 but it was one and the same tree, although there were lots of trees of that variety all over the town (with the same climber growing through them LOL).

The flowers were in large trusses, each about 8in or so across. They can be seen in RIMG0007.

The Sangria followed shortly

[Eric Hardy]

If youve uploaded your Churches photos, please post a few links Eric. I'd love to see them. Thats the architecture I appreciate!

We have just had a very busy family weekend so I haven't uploaded any church photos yet, George. I will let you know when I do. We had another of those four generation lunches yesterday which I love. I feel quite a patriarch  .
You seemed to have had a good time judging from the photos and I am glad a discussion has sprung into life on identifying plants. I can't contribute to that I am sorry to say 

[Lyn and Malcolm]

Apologies for doubting George.

This is what I thought it might have been had it been a climber, second up from bottom of page. Thunbergia grandiflora
(Clock Vine)

http://www.jungleseeds.com/PlantShop/Climbers.htm

Malcolm

[ideasguy]

No need to apologise Malcolm! It made me check and thats good when there is reason for doubt.

Definitely not a climber through the plant. I should have taken a photo of the bark of the tree as it was quite striking.
Another thing to add. The photo of foliage and flowers (RIMG0008) were taken from above the foliage. The photo of foliage alone (RIMG0009) was taken under the canopy. That may explain the difference.

RE: Eric.

We had another of those four generation lunches yesterday which I love. I feel quite a patriarch

I can imagine how nice that would be Eric. Cherish the moments

[Lyn and Malcolm]

Ok tree no ! solved.

We have seen these in Spain, they are normally covered in flower, your picture shows a solitary group of flowers, so presumably is throwing some late or early flowers, not the main flowering.

It is a Jacaranda mimosifolia

And no we haven't got one, haven't got a tall enough conservatory. 

Malcolm

[ideasguy]

Well done, you've got it Malcolm!

Once you have a name, its easy to find more images. This one confirms it for me:
http://www.growsonyou.com/plant/slideshow/Jacaranda_mimosifolia/100535

Heres one where they are remarking how unusual it is to have it blooming in December:
http://www.growsonyou.com/plant/slideshow/Jacaranda_mimosifolia/55001

Heres some in full splendour:
http://www.growsonyou.com/plant/slideshow/Jacaranda_mimosifolia/44198

http://www.growsonyou.com/plant/slideshow/Jacaranda_mimosifolia/83277

The tree appears to bear flowers when the foliage is young. In my photos, there has been a whole summer of growth so the tree is well clothed.
Its a real beauty! I'm glad I took those photos!

[Lyn and Malcolm]

More for the Master Database ?


Malcolm

[ideasguy]

Yes, Ive just added Jacaranda mimosifolia.
Then clicked the RHS button and find there are 11 suppliers in the UK
In the master database I had Jacaranda ovalifolia
That is now no longer flavour of the month with botanists,  Jacaranda mimosifolia is now its accepted name.

Its also listed in the Chiltern Seeds catalog
Quoting from their catalog:

A Brazilian shrub which, when fully grown, has very large, bi-pinnate leaves up to 18 ins. long, and drooping, silky blue flowers in panicles. When small, however, it is an admirable foliage pot plant that will tolerate pruning to keep it in shape.

Thanks to your contributions, Plumbago auriculata is already entered, linked to your photo.

[roiphil]

A belated welcome back, hope you had a great time, dig them shorts  , not been around these parts lately been rushed off my feet with the seeders, and taking advantage of the fantastic weather down here been doing plenty of odd jobs outside aswell, picked up 10 big double glazed windows to make a greenhouse from, watch this space  , could it be the only double glazed greenhouse in ireland ?

[ideasguy]

Thanks Phil. Yes, enjoy the dry spell while it lasts. Its grey outside today - but brighter oin the Eastern horizon. Hope the sun makes an appearance soon! You'll enjoy the greenhouse - its great in all seasons.

Heres the "Welcome Home" photos:

From the far side of the road:


From the gate, and my black dog in the frame as always


Behind the left gate:


Up the driveway


Looking back down the driveway


Turning the corner to back of house


And one of the plants making an impact


From the back door:

[Eric Hardy]

If youve uploaded your Churches photos, please post a few links Eric. I'd love to see them. Thats the architecture I appreciate!

At long last I have put them on Flickr, George
Here is a link to my set "Norfolk Churches" http://www.flickr.com/photos/erichardyuk/sets/72157622387478906/
And one to "Ely Cathedral" http://www.flickr.com/photos/erichardyuk/sets/72157622366032708/
And one to Kings College Chapel, Cambridge" http://www.flickr.com/photos/erichardyuk/sets/72157622378637580/
There are really a great number of them and you can't possibly want to look at them all but you might like to dip in  I hope you enjoy what you find.

Eric H