Hanoi street aflush with purple petunias

10:09, 30/09/2018

Passing through Phan Trong Tue Street these days, visitors will be delighted by a carpet of purple petunia flowers (chieu tim flowers) which are in full bloom.

 

 

 

Passing through Phan Trong Tue Street these days, visitors will be delighted by a carpet of purple petunia flowers (chieu tim flowers) which are in full bloom.

The flowers are growing along a bank of the To Lich River.
The flowers are growing along a bank of the To Lich River.

 

Chieu tim flowers are grown in clusters. Each cluster consists of 3-5 stems.
Chieu tim flowers are grown in clusters. Each cluster consists of 3-5 stems.

 

Chieu tim flowers are grown in clusters. Each cluster consists of 3-5 stems.
 

 

The flowers usually bloom in the morning, and close their petals in the afternoon.
The flowers usually bloom in the morning, and close their petals in the afternoon.

 

 

 

The purple flowers prettify the area for residents and wildlife alike.
The purple flowers prettify the area for residents and wildlife alike.

 (Source: VNN)