Crete is far enough south and east of mainland Europe to have some lovely, unusual flowers and plants. So much so that I didn't know what some of these were, and Barbara has had a look at them since, to help identify what they are. If you have any more corrections to make, please e-mail me...
Below: 1, Hibiscus (Rosa Sinensis)
Below: 2, Oleander or Frangipan, could be either
Below: 3, Prickly Pears (Opuntia Dillenii)
Below: Dendrobium Mac Carthiae
5, No idea
6, Bouganvillea Spectablis (the purple plant, not the palm tree behind)
Below: 7, Mango or Guava, could be either
8, Canna
Below: 9, ????? Don't we grow these as houseplants?
10, Pelargoniums (Both)
Below, real grape vines on the front verandah on an apartment complex:
12, Daphne or Gardenia, could be either
