Spring action

The vines growing on the handrail have taken about a year to fill out. The cooler temperatures of the past 4 or 5 months, even watering and steady light feeding pay off with these two. Jasmine of course is always the star when in bloom. Sweet honey. The bower vine ( Bignoniaceae family, hardy only in zones 9b-11), is one of my favorites, the simple flowers would lend themselves nicely to the tropical cottage garden. It is a vigorous grower that will cover anything that will lend it a hand. Remember-- anyone and everyone needs extra food when their putting out the blossoms. This isn't official science mind you, just a guess of mine. 

Pandora jasminoides aka Bower Vine. Simple and beautiful flowers. A vigorous grower when you keep it fed.

Jasmine and purple bougainvillea look magic here. And when a gentle breeze blows, this jasmine tickles the nose with it's sweetness.