It is beautiful. Very similar to the native one on the farm, but a deeper color.

glenda

Beautiful! They look like they belong in the tropics.
I don't think mine even has buds yet.

What a complicated flower; it is beautiful and interesting.

It's gorgeous!

It is a beautiful bloom and the religious meaning of the different parts of it are interesting too.

Thanks all. It's bloomed a couple more times. I hope I get some fruit from it so I can share the seeds. It's a very fragrant bloom and smells wonderful. You wouldn't think something that small could fill the air like it does.

I've never noticed mine being fragrant. I will check when it blooms.
Did you know it's a host plant for butterflies?