Da Goddess wanted to know what the orange flowers are. I am thinking they are either
I thought they were what were formerly called montbrias (scroll down in the comments).
Then she asked me if I had a clue about what these flowers might be. I don't. They look like they are growing in a pot, and have long, floppy, strappy leaves. I am guessing some kind of orchid, and I am very weak on orchids.
What do you think?
I always thought these were called "mombretia" (sp?) and they are pretty but invasive in my garden at the beach here. I think they look lovely in clumps but they drive me nuts when they straggle over the rest of the garden with long suckers.
Posted by: AG | Saturday, March 13, 2004 at 01:35 PM
you're so sweet for trying to find out for me! I'm terrible about getting an idea in my head and not giving it up until I have the answer.
Posted by: Da Goddess | Sunday, March 14, 2004 at 11:37 AM
I was looking through you archives to see what the 'Orange flowers' might be. I can't see a picture to take a look but thought i'd share this link which shows a handfull of different kinds. Crocosmia is just the Latin for Montbretia although most people refer to the ornage types as Montbretia. hope this helps.
http://www.crowders.co.uk/plant-finder#/?keywords=crocosm
Posted by: Weber | Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 06:08 AM
Did you ever find out what plant it was?
Posted by: Gardening Birmingham | Monday, April 09, 2012 at 08:13 AM