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When you think of France, it's the dreamy lavender fields; mention Japan, and the vibrant cherry blossoms steal the spotlight. However, in the eyes of travelers, South Africa unfolds a picturesque scene with skies adorned by blooming purple trumpet trees in the capital, Pretoria. Every autumn, Pretoria gracefully charms with rows of Jacaranda (purple trumpet) trees that captivate the soul.
South Africa's capital, Pretoria, is also known as the 'city of purple trumpet flowers.' With approximately 70,000 purple trumpet trees planted throughout the city, every spring in Pretoria seems to don a dreamy purple robe, full of elegance and a hint of allure. South Africa's spring lasts from September to the end of December, the ideal time to visit South Africa in general or Pretoria in particular, when the purple trumpet flowers bloom most beautifully, creating an enchanting spectacle.
Spring in South Africa boasts pleasant weather with light spring showers but without the biting cold, with temperatures ranging from 12 to 16 degrees Celsius. This favorable weather allows the purple trumpet flowers to flourish and showcase their beauty along the streets, creating the most romantic scenery for sightseeing tourists. Jacaranda flowers not only boast captivating colors but also carry a fragrant aroma that lingers in one's memory. Scientists point out that compared to a century ago, Jacaranda flowers in South Africa now bloom earlier due to climate change, and on average, every 10 years, the flowering season arrives about 2.1 days earlier.
The vibrant Purple Trumpet Flowers in Pretoria, South Africa, have been predominantly cultivated since the 19th century. Originating from South America, this flower gracefully adapts to the hot and humid climate of South Africa. Along the streets, lined with luxurious buildings designed in classical English architecture, diplomatic headquarters of nations worldwide, and the beautiful parks of Pretoria, the blooming Purple Trumpet Flowers create a captivating spectacle, enveloping the entire sky. All of this contributes to a city with a distinct European flair nestled in the heart of Africa.
Unlike other trumpet flower varieties that bloom only in summer, Jacaranda displays its vibrant colors as spring arrives. Jacaranda, meaning 'fragrance' in the local language of South Africa, is the reason behind its intense and captivating floral scent. When visiting South Africa or Pretoria in spring, every traveler is overwhelmed by the breathtaking sight of the vivid purple flowers stretching out, exuding an enchanting fragrance.
Tens of thousands of Purple Trumpet Flowers are planted along the streets, in small alleys, in parks, and even in the gardens of private homes in Pretoria. The entire city is blanketed in the dreamy purple hue, with fallen trumpet flowers decorating sidewalks and lush grass, enhancing the romantic atmosphere of the spring weather.
The first two Jacaranda trees in South Africa were planted at a school in the Arcadia area of Pretoria around 1888. Since then, various types of these trees have been cultivated across the city, gradually becoming an unmistakable feature unique to Pretoria.
Visitors to Pretoria are always enchanted and amazed by the enduring beauty of this place; that's precisely why every spring, the influx of tourists to Pretoria surges dramatically.
Due to the Purple Trumpet Flower being an exotic species, it is only planted under the strict supervision of the South African government due to the potential threat it poses to the local ecosystem balance. The Pretoria authorities are allowed to maintain all the jacaranda trees. However, if one dies, it will be replaced by a new species.
When touring South Africa, especially Pretoria, don't miss the golden period from September to December when spring brings the enchanting purple flowers that cover the streets, creating the most romantic scenery. While admiring the blooming purple trumpet flowers across the capital, Pretoria, visitors truly understand why this place is so attractive and romantic.
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Posted by: Bang Nguyen Van
Keywords: Purple Trumpet City of Pretoria (South Africa)
