FLASHIER THAN THE FLOWERS
The Coleus is another plant where the leaves outshine the flowers.
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Yes, I’m stuck on the theme of Camp Estrella. Thirty children and each came up with an original response in making thank-you cards for sponsors. The messages inside were just as sweet.
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Another beauty from my friend Patty’s garden whose name escapes me. I love the color and variety of shape it added to her garden.For Cee’s Flower of the day, go HERE.
This is another of my friend Steve Frowine’s gorgeous orchids. I’m wondering if he was able to take them back with him when he moved back to the states.
To see Cee’s gorgeous hydrangea, go HERE.
These flowers were on the grounds of the Lake Chapala Society in Ajijic. I’m guessing they are foxgloves. Does anyone have a different guess?
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I walked in to do Information Booth duty at the Lake Chapala Society, and these little naked ladies were popping up all over the grass. I was told by a local lady in the know that they are very invasive, and I believed her as there was plenty of evidence of it here. I had only seen the larger variety before and was never drawn to them because of the absence of leaves, but this shorter and smaller variety is lovely.
For Cee’s flower of the day, go HERE.
I earlier posted just one shot of this Poinciana bloom. Today I’m posting a variety of other shots of the Royal Poinciana tree. The large brown seed pods are a larger version of the green pods I posted of the Tabachine–a miniature version of this tree.
To see Cee’s flower of the day, go here: http://ceenphotography.com/2015/07/10/flower-of-the-day-july-10-2015-little-red-flower/
Does anyone recognize this flower? I took this picture in the Amazon jungle in Peru. Its petals were very thick and waxy, as I recall.
In trying to discover the identity of this flower, I stumbled upon images of dozens of varieties of Hoyas. I think they are perhaps the most beautiful flowers I’ve seen–certainly up there in the top ranks, at least. Has anyone ever seen them? Gorgeous!!! (Google “hoya flowers” instead of “hoyas” or you’ll end up with images and information about a basketball team!)
Happy Birthday, Patti! Have fun in New York!!!
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Lantanas, a perennial in the verbena family, grew to bush size in California but grow into trees in Mexico, if not trimmed back. I love the variety of blooms in different stages on each plant.
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