25 May 2013

PORTLANDIA GRANDIFLORA

I just updated the post in Oct 12 on the identity of this amazing plant. Known as Bell Flower, Glorious Flower of Cuba etc, this small tree up to about 5 m tall was named after the Duchess of Portland and is known to grow well in alkaline soils. The fragrance of the flowers has been described as a warm, creamy chocolate scent.