A Beautiful Mystery

I discovered these flowers in the Enid A. Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian this evening, but I have no idea what they are. There was no visible name plate for them either. They look like a tropical cherry blossom, which seems just right for D.C. in the summer.

I have since learned that this plant is a Double Rangoon Creeper. I love that name. It's apparently named for the double flowers that bloom. I've also learned that it's more fragrant at night than it is during the day.

[Junko Y]

I have no idea, but they are beautifully photographed here!

[Graham Thresher]

A lovely shot. Fav

[vstap]

As Junko says, beautifully photographed!

[tony gig]

Beautiful flowers and great capture K

[Tom]

Very pretty

[Gena Pegg]

Beautiful bouquet!

[Elyse Klemchuk]

Whatever they are, they're gorgeous!

[Khawbecker]

@jyokota @thresheg @vstap @tonygig @tosee @eyesmile @kchuk Thank you for your lovely comments and favs. I solved the mystery. The name of this plant is the Double Rangoon Creeper. Isn't that fabulous? It's named for the double flower. I think this is my favorite new plant.