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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

{Clerodendrum Philippinun - Cashmere Bouquet}

One more exotic and highly fragrant beauty I would like to introduce to you. Clerodendrum Philippinum or Cashmere Bouquet. They look like tiny rosebuds and are white with a pinkish blush. Logee's in Connecticut does sell  this variety, see link below post.
Complete with ant, as they sure love the sweet fragrance too!
Even its leaves are beautiful...
Perfect for a small vase; this is ONE stem...
Don't you love this Cashmere Bouquet as they are called?

By the way, yesterday I did forget to add the most beautiful photo we had from our Blue Butterfly Bush. You can view it here: 2004 photo from our exotic Clerondendrum Ugandense - Blue Butterfly Bush

Related link:
Clerodendrum Philippinum Cashmere Bouquet | Logee's link for buying this when you click below picture


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50 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJuly 28, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    they almost look unreal! very pretty!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 28, 2013 at 8:30 PM

      Dearest Theresa,
      Very exotic and yes; unreal...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. FABBY'S LIVINGJuly 28, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    Yes, I thought they weren't real for a while Mariette! What a stunning flower sweet friend! I've never seen them around here! Have a wonderful week.
    FABBY

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 28, 2013 at 8:31 PM

      Dearest Fabby,
      Those are lovely flowers and the ant makes them look real!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. Stacy July 28, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Those flowers are so perfect that they almost don't look real - almost. I wish I could smell the scent you describe. It sounds divine.

    Sorry I haven't commented in a while. After the loss we faced, I needed to take a blogging break - but I visit when I can. <3

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderAugust 1, 2013 at 1:10 PM

      Dearest Stacy,
      At times we just need to nurture our soul and abandon other things. No apology needed here. Receive a warm embrace and lots of love,
      Mariette

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  4. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapJuly 28, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    bellissimi anche in foto.

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  5. ClaudiaJuly 28, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    Dearest Mariette,
    this is a wonderful Flower bouquet!
    Happy week to you,
    Love and hugs,
    Claudia

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 29, 2013 at 12:17 AM

      Dearest Claudia,
      Indeed a mini-bouquet...
      Hugs and happy summer week to you both!
      Mariette

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  6. SarahJuly 29, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    Mariette, this is gorgeous! You share the most interesting new flowers for me . Thank you

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 29, 2013 at 12:55 AM

      Dearest Sarah,
      These are very special and I am glad I can share them with you all!
      Happy new week.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  7. Draffin BearsJuly 29, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    Dearest Mariette,

    Beautiful, such a lovely cashmere bouquet and have never seen this before.
    Also the blue butterfly flower is pretty too.
    Thanks for visiting me today, and wishing you a happy new week and good luck with getting your balcony finished.
    hugs
    Carolyn

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 29, 2013 at 12:57 AM

      Dearest Carolyn,
      Thanks for visiting and for looking at these exotic Clerodendrum species. Both are very beautiful. We keep our fingers crossed and hope the weather will permit for completing it!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  8. Elisabeth PalzkillJuly 29, 2013 at 1:48 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    du schenkst immer wieder Freude hier.

    Sonnige Grüße
    Elisabeth

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 29, 2013 at 6:00 AM

      Liebe Elisabeth,
      Dazu soll man ja auch alles miteinander teilen um etwas Freude am Alltag zu schenken.
      Sonniger Gruss zurück,
      Mariette

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  9. loryJuly 29, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    i tuoi fiori sono sempre meravigliosi!!!!!! sei fortunata ad avere un bellissimo giardino!!! buona settimana e un abbraccio Lory

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 29, 2013 at 9:15 AM


      Grazie Lory. Godiamo di ogni fiore ed è anche un sacco di lavoro per ottenere tutto ciò per mantenere vivo e sano.
      Baci,
      Mariette

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  10. High Heeled LifeJuly 29, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    The Cashmere Bouquet is absolutely gorgeous. I love the way you have arranged it and choice of vase. I have not seen this flower before and not only is it beautiful the name is extraordinary. Thank you for sharing it.. hugs and blessings, C. (HHL)

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 29, 2013 at 10:36 AM

      Dearest Celia,
      Thank you for your visit and comment. Again this exotic beauty we found at Logee's Greenhouses. They have the most surprising plants!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  11. theromanticroseJuly 29, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Grazie per mostrare fiori così belli che qui non conosco.Baci,Rosetta

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 29, 2013 at 10:38 AM

      Cara Rosetta,
      Mi piace molto per mostrarli! Sono così belli...
      Baci,
      Mariette

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  12. Savannah GrannyJuly 29, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Dearest Mariette, You never cease to amaze me. Your knowledge and propagation of unique plants is awesome. Your Cashmere bouquet is so lovely and all on one stem...Wow. I wish I could smell the fragrance.
    Have a great week and love to you, Ginger

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 29, 2013 at 3:52 PM

      Dearest Ginger,
      This is what happens if you are the son and daughter of a market gardener and when you travel the world you discover its flora and fauna. Logee's Greenhouses have been doing the very same for over one century, collecting from all around the world. So if we know some tropical exotics, they more than likely have them for sale in their collection! They have been a great source for us over the past decades.
      Enjoy your week as well, hope no more heavy rain!
      Mariette

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  13. MunirGhiasuddinJuly 29, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Dearest Mariette,
    These flowers are beautiful I did not know they were Cashmere bouquet. My husband says that they are beautiful. We have a soap by that name in India.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 29, 2013 at 3:54 PM

      Dearest Munir,
      Cashmere bouquet is not their botanical name but a common name. In Europe we more go by the botanical name but here in the USA often they use a common name. But with Google, you can find almost anything. We know this tropical plant source for decades now and they are excellent. A family business for over one century.
      Hugs to you both,
      Mariette

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  14. It's meJuly 29, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Wat een mooie bloem zeg !!!...prachtig...liefs fijne week....van mij...x !

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 29, 2013 at 4:39 PM

      Beste Ria,
      Ja, best bijzonder of niet dan?
      Ook een fijne en zonnige week!
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  15. LindaJuly 29, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Dear Mariette, how lovely!!! Thank you so much for sharing this beauty.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 29, 2013 at 8:48 PM

      Dearest Linda,
      Glad you got to see this special flower as it is extraordinary.
      Hugs to you,
      Mariette

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  16. GerJuly 29, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Lieve Mariette,

    Wat laat jij ons telkens weer genieten van prachtige foto's van jullie bijzondere bloemenpracht.
    Ik ken deze bloem niet,maar weet inmiddels dat ze in Nederland ook Kansenboom heet.
    En wanneer ik met de naam Cashmere Bouquet op afbeeldingen Google dan krijg ik me toch 'n partij nostalgisch ,romantische plaatjes te zien....

    Fijne dag en lieve groet!!
    Ger

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 29, 2013 at 8:53 PM

      Lieve Ger,
      Ja natuurlijk hebben ze wel alle planten in Nederland; hèt bloemenland bij uitstek! De Clerodendrums zijn een erg exotische groep!
      Lieve groetjes en de dag was mooi en droog, tot op het onweer van zojuist na... Morgen komen de railings voor het balkon; dus kunnen we vooruit.
      Mariette

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  17. Jo-Anne's RamblingsJuly 29, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    I don't think I have ever seen anything like this, it is very pretty

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 30, 2013 at 12:13 AM

      Dearest Jo-Anne,
      Glad I could introduce you to these flowers.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  18. CatherineJuly 29, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Such a dainty flower Mariette! Beautiful!
    xo Catherine

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 30, 2013 at 12:14 AM

      Dearest Catherine,
      Thank you, glad to share it with all of you!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  19. *Susycottage*July 30, 2013 at 2:12 AM

    Veramente deliziosi questi fiori,
    sembrano di velluto, qui non mi
    sembra di averli mai visti, chissà
    che buon profumo.....
    Mariette grazie per gli auguri,
    ti sei ricordata, che dolce!
    Love Susy ♥

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 30, 2013 at 3:50 PM

      Cara Susy,
      Hai ragione, sembrano di velluto e con profumi deliziosi. Oh, ci sono tanti fiori in tutto il mondo, non può mai aver vistili tutti.
      Per ricordare il tuo compleanno, mi fa piacere.
      Baci,
      Mariette

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  20. Ivy, Phyllis and Me!July 30, 2013 at 4:29 AM

    Good Morning Mariette, This is such a pretty plant and to place one stem in a vase is just perfect.
    I love an overflowing vase of flowers, but there are too many flowers to distract me.... the whole bouquet is appreciated, but by having just one bloom in a vase this gives me the opportunity to enjoy it's singular beauty.... without distraction.
    Best Wishes
    Daphne

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 30, 2013 at 3:52 PM

      Dearest Daphne,
      Oh, these stems with full bouquet work perfect for filling a cute little vase. Thanks for visiting.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  21. DIMIJuly 30, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    Dear Mariette,what a beautiful flower!!
    I like the soft pink color of the Cashmere Bouquet!!
    And i imagine the perfect fragrance of those preety flowers!
    Wonderful pictures!!Thank you for sharing!!
    Hope you have a lovely week!!Hugs!!
    Dimi...

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 30, 2013 at 3:53 PM

      Dearest Dimi,
      It is a little gem indeed. Glad to share it with all of you, all over the world.
      Enjoy the remainder of your week.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  22. TamagoJuly 30, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Oh what pretty flowers! Cashmere Bouquet is very good name for this lovely flower. I like the very soft pink color. But it is just one stem? So these flowers are from one stem? Wow!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 30, 2013 at 3:55 PM

      Dearest Tamago,
      Indeed, these flowers are all borne on one single stem! That is the beauty of this shrub.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  23. Michiko JohnsonJuly 30, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Dearest Mariette.
    You has lovely flowers with introduce to us. Clerodendrum philippinun -cashmera Bouguet. you has beautiful photo the Blue Buttenfly Bush.
    It was 2004 photo from Bluttifly Bush,
    You buying Green house was cashmese bouguet from last years.
    It well be beautiful things for many yeas with your children....
    Hugs and lots of you always!
    Michiko

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 30, 2013 at 3:57 PM

      Dearest Michiko,
      It was a pleasure introducing these exotic Clerodendrum shrubs to you. They need to be seen and appreciated by more people. Indeed the 2004 photo showed a much more intense blue on that Clerodendrum Ugandense, Blue Butterfly flower.
      Hugs to you,
      Mariette

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  24. ElnaJuly 30, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    It's a beautiful flower and so cute with the ant.

    Hugs

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 30, 2013 at 3:58 PM

      Dearest Elna,
      Thank you and you got a very keen observative eye for spotting the ant.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  25. KajsaJuly 30, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    Dearest Mariette
    The very first thing I thought of was that those flowers are so perfect that they appear to be artificial.
    Awesome!
    Hugs to you
    Kajsa

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderJuly 30, 2013 at 8:13 PM

      Dearest Kajsa,
      No these exotics are for real and with a lovely fragrance too. Their sweetness did at least attract this ant...
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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Thanks for your visit and comment.

Mariette...