December Poovu

While growing up in the South, I was mesmerised by these flowers which heralded December

They are called December Poovu ( flowers)- usually a pure purple, sometimes white and sometimes a mix of both. Very fragile and soft, with hardly any fragrance, they are usually worn in the hair.

I just admired them in the shrubs that we had in our back yard. After moving to Mumbai, I did not see them at all.

And a couple of days ago the flower vendor lady brought these home and I had to buy them and share the thrill with Anushka

Maybe I can try growing the plant. . .

Where flowers bloom

While I am not a keen follower of Valentine's Day, for those of you in Chennai, who wish to say it with flowers here is a very interesting place which offers truly exotic & rather long lasting ones.

Called amazonblooms they have really unusual plants/ flowers. The title is a portion of their tag line.

I particularly fancy their arrangements with quirky names such as Mother in law's kisses

While they are expenive, most florists are over priced this week in any case. As well make the most of it.