The Crinodendron has lots of lovely lanterns, the Alstromeria, somewhat storm beaten but still in flower, both redder in life than in the photo, and red leaves in the lane to town. 
We, like many others will be up late tonight watching the results from America and hoping for the sake of our family and our friends there, for the sake of America and for the sake of our world, that the Democrats win………..
commonprose
November 4, 2020 at 8:48 pm
Beautiful reds in your neighborhood!. A bit too many states turning red here in the U.S. Thanks for your good wishes. We’ll still awaiting the final word.
mybeautfulthings
November 8, 2020 at 5:10 pm
Happier today I hope! We are! 🙂
greenbenchramblings
November 4, 2020 at 6:41 pm
Such unusual flower structure and stance. Wish we could grow them in cold wet Shropshire!
mybeautfulthings
November 8, 2020 at 5:06 pm
Lovely aren’t they? Very pleasing in almost all respects. If they had scent they would be absolutely perfect! 🙂
unexpectedincommonhours
November 4, 2020 at 12:39 am
I am hoping against hope that the Democrats win everywhere here. But all of us fear the worst. It’s been a terrible four years, and I don’t know how we’ll survive another four if Trump wins.
mybeautfulthings
November 8, 2020 at 5:05 pm
As I write, we now know that Biden and Harris are in! What a relief! Nothing seems bad today, everything feels lighter. So pleased for you all and for us and for the whole world. 🙂
unexpectedincommonhours
November 8, 2020 at 9:18 pm
Thank you! People here were literally dancing in the streets!
mybeautfulthings
November 9, 2020 at 9:53 am
I love that! Would have joined them if we were where you are! 🙂
Heyjude
November 4, 2020 at 12:33 am
Is it unusual to see the Crinodendron flower at this time of the year? My little tree has one lantern!
mybeautfulthings
November 8, 2020 at 5:03 pm
I think it is, at least, ours hasn’t flowered so well this late before now. 🙂