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.


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The flowers are growing along a bank of the To Lich River.

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They are tended by the local authority and residents living near the river.

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Chieu tim flowers are grown in clusters. Each cluster consists of 3-5 stems.

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The street is aglow with the purple colour of blooming petunias.

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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.

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VOV/Tien Phong