Sunday, April 11, 2010

Hellebores/ Today's Flowers

Pink and green have replaced grey and brown in the garden on the east side of our garage. The hellebores are up and have begun to blossom!


Although it's cool now, we had some warm weather last week that encouraged the plants' flowering. Hellebores are said to bloom in central Ontario well into June. This is their first year here (I planted them last spring) so we'll see how well they do. I'm quite excited because I think they are beautiful.





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39 comments:

  1. LeoraApril 11, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Inspiring beauty! And now I am going to go work on my garden on this glorious day...

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  2. KathyApril 11, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    I must agree - absolutely beautiful. I'm not familiar with this species. A type of lily?

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  3. B SQUAREDApril 11, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    Beautiful, indeed!

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  4. Leif HagenApril 11, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Beautiful flower photos! We'll be working out in our yard this afternoon - a lovely day here in Minnesota!

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  5. pennyApril 11, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Natures design is divine and your photos are awesome. The colors are so soft and suttle.

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  6. JudyApril 11, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    I don't think I have seen this flower and it is a beauty. Nice macro.

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  7. eileeninmdApril 11, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Gorgeous bloom, love the pretty colors!

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  8. i beatiApril 11, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    oh how I wiosh they grew here sandy

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  9. RandiApril 11, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    What incredible captures! I love Helleborus.

    Thanks for your comment...this Camellia survive minus 21°C. But perhaps it´s colder where you live? These new plants come from the US.

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  10. AnonymousApril 11, 2010 at 11:39 AM

    Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment! I have never heard of Hellebores; however, that doesn't surprise me. I don't know many flowers by name! It is a pretty flower, and you photographed it well.

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  11. CoffeedoffApril 11, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    Lovely photos!

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  12. XaviApril 11, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    I love your macro captures of Helleborus.
    Thanks for your comment.
    Have a nice Sunaday.

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  13. DeniseinVAApril 11, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    The photos of your Hellebores are absolutely gorgeous. I hadn't noticed them in our parks before but actually took photos this time when I spotted them a couple of weeks' ago. Not in full bloom like yours though. These are magnificent. Thank you for sharing and have a great week.

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  14. CarverApril 11, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    I also love helleobores and the variety you have is so beautiful. While yours are beginning to bloom, mine in NC have already finished.

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  15. EbieApril 11, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    A beautiful capture, a pretty close up and sure is a great addition to the garden!

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  16. msdewberryApril 11, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    These are beautiful, especially your second photo!! I love the soft pink in the petals of the flowers.

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  17. NaturegirlApril 11, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Oh my an example of Mother Nature's fabulous artistry!Gorgeous images!

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  18. cieldequimperApril 11, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    Very pretty! There you go, you've got spring at last!

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  19. Carolyn FordApril 11, 2010 at 1:55 PM

    Oh...they ARE beautiful! And, what gorgeous captures you got of them...love that macro!

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  20. judi/GmjApril 11, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Beautiful, delicate, and I really line the shadows.

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  21. CarlettaApril 11, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    Wonderful macro! I so love the pastel colors of the first shot.
    So far I'd say they are doing very well for you. :)

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  22. vincibeneApril 11, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Wonderful flower!

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  23. LindyApril 11, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    How absolutely beautiful, and great macro shot! Love the colors!

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  24. GunnApril 11, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    pretty! :-)

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  25. PaulieApril 11, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    You are right about its beauty -- I have never seen them before and certainly would not recognize the name. Glad they came up so beautifully on your introductory year.

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  26. NatureFootstepApril 11, 2010 at 6:22 PM

    it is lovely for sure to see the colors coming back. :)

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  27. AnonymousApril 11, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    wow i just love that first photo, i'm sure they look fabulous in your garden.

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  28. AnonymousApril 11, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    We have some pale white ones with a bit of green edge. Lovely in pink tho!

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  29. edenApril 11, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    They are beautiful, indeed! Great shots. Have a wonderful day

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  30. This Is My Blog - fishing guyApril 11, 2010 at 8:00 PM

    EG: That is really a wonderful flower.

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  31. GratefulPrayerThankfulHeartApril 11, 2010 at 8:27 PM

    What a gorgeous shot! The colors are most beautiful! Nice job!

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  32. RoseApril 11, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    This is so beautiful, EG.

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  33. JudyApril 11, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    I am not familiar with hellebores, but these are beautiful! I love the way the sun comes through the petals!

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  34. GeorgeApril 11, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    This is a beautiful flower and a big improvement over grey and brown.

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  35. amatamari©April 12, 2010 at 12:58 AM

    Ah, what a fantastic macro: a beauty
    delicate and magnificent: brava!!!
    :-)

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  36. Small City ScenesApril 12, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    I am so glad that Spring has finally arrived for you. I like Helleborus too. Our winter has been so mild our H. have been blooming sense January. Unbelievable and they are getting taller and taller. Weird. Yours are very pretty. MB

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  37. WillardApril 12, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    Stunning flower shots!

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  38. AnonymousApril 12, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Really beautiful flowers, great shots! ;)

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  39. dotApril 14, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Beautiful shot! I've heard the flowers are much more beautiful in the north but I can't understand why.

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