Several years back, Wrightia antidysenterica 'Arctic Snow' were popular plants planted by the roadsides. They are low maintennance plants and bloom continuously from the terminals of branches. After a while they tend to be leggy and needs trimming to maintain a compact shape.
The five-petaled flowers are pure white with yellow centres.
From far, the flowers against the dark green foliage appear like a myriad of stars, thus is also known as 'Milky Way'. They are also known as 'Artic Snow' or 'Snowflakes'.
"Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
In spite of its common monikers of 'Artic Snow' or 'Snowflakes', it can take the intense heat of the full tropical sunshine and still remain as fresh as ever. In the background are ...
the orange-yellow flowers of Bauhenia kockiana.
Suckers are commonly seen at the base of plants so clump division is the preferred and easier choice for propagation. Its pristine whiteness was showcased against ...
the pink and orange-pink Madagascar periwinkles in the background.
Wrightia antidysenterica is a favourite stomping ground for many insects. Flies, ants and spiders are frequent visitors.
Camouflage - the colours of this semi-transparent spider mimic that of the flower.
This was planted in a small pot outside my kitchen window.
A sparrow getting ready to plunge into the container of Wrightia antidysenterica. I've no idea whta the attractiuon was.
A sunbird perched high up on the stem to view the environment.
A sparrow getting ready to plunge into the container of Wrightia antidysenterica. I've no idea whta the attractiuon was.
The Wrightia antidysenterica is absolutely lovely - I have never seen it before. I am partial to white flowers and especially when they are contrasted with dark green shiny leaves as this plant is.
ReplyDeleteMine is not a good specimen of its beauty. I've seen thick compact bushes with a multitude of flowers.
DeleteThe Wrightia antidysenteria is a Knock-out plant! The white flowers are beautiful, and it's amazing how they can withstand the heat, and still look fresh. Your cuttings look stunning in your coloured vases. I also like flowers in the kitchen:)
ReplyDeleteI'm a scrooge when it comes to throwing flowers away, so they always end up in vases, to be admired and flaunted.
DeleteLookin pretty flowers in colorful vases. A bird with a long, curved beak is urocfzy. Yours.
ReplyDeleteThe sunbird uses its long curved beak to insert into flowers for the nectar.
DeleteYes!!!! Sunbird!!! Thank you for sharing your birds:) I love the center of these flowers with their jagged petals.
ReplyDeleteYou must be very fond of sunbirds. I love them too as they bring life and colour to the garden. The centres of the flowers do look shreded.
DeleteMy image of the tropical flowers are vivid colors, so it is refreshing to see the pure white flowers under the intense heat. Flowers are so generous in all their lives as to please people with their beauty, give nectar to the critters till the last moment, and contribute to make the soil rich.
ReplyDeleteYoko
We have lots of white flowers here in the Tropics. I like your sentiment about the generosity of flowers. They truly make our world a better place.
DeleteMy husband is an astronomer so I was intrigued by the name. The white and dark green is a beautiful contrast. Just like stars in the night sky.
ReplyDeleteWow! an astromer - what a stratospheric career. Must be really interesting and totally different from the mundane jobs that most of us have to bear with. No wonder you are excited by the 'milky way'.
DeleteElsie, the 'Artic Snow' is stunning! Pretty white color, yellow center. It's really like a star!
ReplyDeleteIts most attractive feature is that the flowers last and the plant is pertually in flower.
DeleteWhat a wonderful plant and the flowers are so gorgeous Elsie. Does it have a nice fragance? I love the bird your photo's of it are so great.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day.
Sadly it has no fragrance. Sunbirds always bring cheer to the garden. Seeing them frolicking in my garden never fail to brighthen up my day.
DeleteI live in Perth. I was looking for wrightia antydesentrica to buy. could you please let me know if any garden centre sell this
ReplyDeleteDear Grace,
DeleteIn Malaysia, it is sold in almost every nursery or simply ask from friends or acquaintances. Usually many suckers can be found and these can easily be propagated. Alternately, if you are a Malaysian and happen to visit, I can always help you out with this. I have lots of suckers which I culled frequently.