I recently noticed some new plants blooming in the front of the complex where I live so yesterday morning I made a point of getting some photos. These yellow bells with the red centers really stood out. I didn't know what they were called so I did a Google search and was surprised to learn that the plant is a hybrid created by a professor at ASU by combing both yellow and red Tacoma plants. It is called "Sparky" which also happens to be the name of the ASU mascot, Sparky the Sun Devil. The blooms certainly do wear the ASU colors. They also look a bit like an Arizona sunrise or sunset.
While I was admiring the new plants, I saw that the Bird of Paradise plant had a new bloom. I decided to take a photo of it too. With the exception of that touch of purple, it's wearing those same colors.
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A delightful spring bloom.
What a great find—“Sparky” is the perfect name for a plant that proudly shows off ASU colors while capturing the beauty of an Arizona sunrise or sunset.
Flowers are so photogenic!
They both feel so exotic, Sharon.
It looks similar to what we used to call in Florida a trumpet vine. Ours were red, though.
It's very pretty.
I recognize the 2nd one, we have those growing here, mostly in coastal areas.
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