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. ![]() They are tended by the local authority and residents living near the river. ![]() Chieu tim flowers are grown in clusters. Each cluster consists of 3-5 stems. ![]()
![]() The street is aglow with the purple colour of blooming petunias. ![]() The flowers usually bloom in the morning, and close their petals in the afternoon. ![]()
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![]() The purple flowers prettify the area for residents and wildlife alike. ![]() |
VOV/Tien Phong