The variety and abundance of flowers in Ecuador was stunning. The intricate details and vibrant colors were a true pleasure to enjoy during our trip. From our local neighborhood to the Amazon to the nearby towns to Cotapaxi, we were always in the presence of beauty.
Interesting note: between the capital of Quito and Cotacachi is one of the rose-producing capitals of the world. The climate and elevation of the Andes mountains provide the right combination of rainfall and temperature for roses to thrive. There are over 500 varieties grown in this region.
Red & White Dahlia Pinnata
White Zinnia
Tievine (ipomoea cordatotriloba)
Golden Chalice Vine (solandra maxima)
Crucifix Orchid (epidendrum secundum)
Variable Glycine (glycine tabacina)
Rose Milkweed (asclepias incarnata)
Crucifix Orchid (epidendrum secundum)
Elleanthus myrosmatis
Lupinus 'Purple Swirl'
Salvia quitensis
Tulip (tulip orphanidea)
Stenomesson aurantiacum
Chikku Chikku (hypochaeris sessiliflora)
Blueberries
Sea Pea (lathyrus japonicus)
St. John's Wort (hypericum brasiliense)
Wild Geranium
Pucachaglla (brachyotum ledifolium)
Siphocampylus affinis
Halenia longicaulis
Barnadesia aculeata
Bidens aurea
Enula (inula helenium)
Coriaria ruscifolia
Madreselva Asiática (lonicera japonica)
Aeonium pseudotabuliforme
Red Angel's Trumpet (brugmansia sanguinea)
Plantas de Gloria (género pleroma)
Plantas de Gloria (género pleroma)
Red Vein Chinese Lantern (abutilon pictum)
Arum Lily (zantedeschia aethiopica)
Red Vein Chinese Lantern (abutilon pictum)
Hardy Fuchsia
White Foxglove (digitalis purpurea)
Red Vein Chinese Lantern (abutilon pictum)
Hula Girl Hibiscus
Mexican Sunflower (tithonia diversifolia)
Geraniums
Poinsettia
Corkscrew Beggartick (bidens torta)
Hula Girl Hibiscus
Rose
Azalea 'Indica Inga'
Impatiens (balsaminaceae)
Aeonium pseudotabuliforme
Treasure Flower (gazania rigens)
Passiflora roseorum
West Indian Latana (latana camara)
Showy Chalice Vine (solandra grandiflora)
Tropical Hibiscus (hibiscus rosa-sinensis)
West Indian Latana (latana camara)
Bamboo Orchid (arundia graminfolia)
Star of the Veldt (dimorphotheca ecklonis)
Treasure Flower (gazania rigens)
Rose Campion (silene coronaria)
Yellow Trumpetbush (tecoma stans)
Bougainvilla
