Sunday, June 28, 2015

Late June Blooms

 Cactus blossom

Every year I'm pleasantly surprised when these blossoms open. But why? They've done it every year for at least eight or ten - ever since a friend gave me a cutting. This cactus is a native of the Canadian Prairies. - a climate that is often colder than Ontario where I live.

 Perennial foxglove

Another much-appreciated garden bloomer!

 An annual fringed poppy

Although this is an annual it comes back every year. It seeds prolifically, which is GREAT since I love them.

Annual poppy with petals fallen off

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54 comments:

  1. The CrankyJune 28, 2015 at 5:13 AM

    These are all so beautiful! Thanks for the smile.

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  2. chicaJune 28, 2015 at 5:24 AM

    Maravilhosas! bjs,chica

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  3. RevrunnerJune 28, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    The colors are fantastic, but I especially like the geometry in that last photo.

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  4. AnonymousJune 28, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    I winter we dream of it, in spring we wait for it - in summer we see it!

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  5. MadSnapperJune 28, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    all of these gorgeous flowers are new to me and i have not seen them in real life..

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  6. eileeninmdJune 28, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    Gorgeous blooms. I love the cactus bloom and the pretty poppy. Have a happy Sunday and new week ahead!

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  7. BlogorattiJune 28, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Great photos indeed.

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  8. PerthDailyPhotoJune 28, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    I'm the same EG.. you just know they'll bloom but when they do, it's so good to see. Lovely series of floral images.

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  9. William KendallJune 28, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    They're all beauties, EG!

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  10. Elizabeth EdwardsJune 28, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    awesome blooms!! i can't pick a fave ... they are ALL amazing. ( :

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  11. rainfield61June 28, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    They are beautiful, even after the petals have fallen.

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  12. KathyJune 28, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    I didn't realize cactus grew in Canada. Are they the same varieties that we have in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California? And I've never seen a yellow foxglove before. Our local ones here (which are rare) are usually lavendar. I actually saw them as nursery plants last summer in blues and pinks, colors I'm more familiar with.

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  13. Yogi♪♪♪June 28, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    Your blooms are beautiful. I love flowers but not gardening so I guess you could say that I just want the baby and not the labor pains as we say in the oilfield.

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  14. TexWisGirlJune 28, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    wonderful shots of the beauties. :)

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  15. MaggieJune 28, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    Beautiful captures, each and every one but the fringed poppy stole my heart!
    Thanks for stopping by in Normandy earlier.

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  16. GreensboroDailyPhotoJune 28, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    I love it when a cactus blooms. Your photos are lovely!!!

    Janis
    GDP

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  17. DebbieJune 28, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    it is a wonderful time in the garden!!!!

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  18. Crafty Green PoetJune 28, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    lovely flowers.

    Our cactus flowered for the first time this spring, beautiful to see

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  19. KateJune 28, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    It is lovely to see so many colorful blossoms.

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  20. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraJune 28, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    Belas fotografias.
    Um abraço e bom Domingo.

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  21. Magia da InêsJune 28, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    ✿ﾟ｡ه
    Fotos super lindas!!!

    Ótimo domingo! Boa semana!
    Beijinhos.
    ❤❤ه° ·.

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  22. Mary HoneJune 28, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Those are all so beautiful! I love that red one.

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  23. VPJune 28, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Wonderful shots of lovely flowers!

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  24. BirdmanJune 28, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    Simple is always a winner. Throw in yellow= winner+.

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  25. jp@A Green RidgeJune 28, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    Foxgloves, another one of my favorites!!...:)JP

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  26. RoseJune 28, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    These are all just simply gorgeous!

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  27. RedPatJune 28, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Your garden must be lovely this spring, EG!

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  28. Sylvia KJune 28, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    Terrific captures of such gorgeous, colorful flowers, EG!! I always look forward to your post and wonderful pics!! They're the perfect start for any day!! Thank you so much for sharing the beauty and for the kind words you leave on my blog!! I do hope you have a wonderful new week!! Enjoy!!

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  29. StephanieJune 28, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Gorgeous flowers!

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  30. Pamela GordonJune 28, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    Beautiful blooms. I didn't know that cactus would grow in Ontario.

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  31. cieldequimperJune 28, 2015 at 2:10 PM

    The best part of the year for flowers but it's too hot for me! The first one is such a beauty!

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  32. ElaJune 28, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    Oh, what beautiful flowers !!!
    As always your photos are gorgeous !!
    Greetings

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  33. Ruth HiebertJune 28, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    Each flower has a special kind of beauty. I look forward to each flower that opens,even if it is not something new,the beauty is timeless.

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  34. Maude LynnJune 28, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    Gorgeous pictures!

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  35. HannahJune 28, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    The cactus flower is so pretty with the orange color on the throat. It's surprising it grows in Canada. I was sent a bonus package of annual poppies but didn't get them sown, I wish I had looking at your lovely flower, so red and fringy.

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  36. LoisJune 28, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    They are all simply glorious! I love the bright colors, especially the yellow.

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  37. RandyJune 28, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    Beautiful flowers and colors.

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  38. GreenComotionJune 28, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    Very beautiful collection, Tina!
    The first one almost looks like a Hibiscus.
    Have a Wonderful Week!
    Peace :)

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  39. JackJune 28, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    You do a fine job with flower close-ups, EG.

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  40. Linda W.June 28, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    Nice collection of blooms!

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  41. KayJune 29, 2015 at 1:22 AM

    Great shots! I'm especially taken by the cactus blossom. It's gorgeous! I had no idea there are native cactus in Canada.

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  42. HalcyonJune 29, 2015 at 3:41 AM

    It's nice to have a garden that takes care of itself! ;-)

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  43. Margaret Birding For PleasureJune 29, 2015 at 4:15 AM

    all beautiful even the poppy head.

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  44. AnonymousJune 29, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    Wonderful array of colours!

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  45. UnknownJune 29, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    Gorgeous flowers! I love the cactus blossom and the poppies.

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  46. AnvilcloudJune 29, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    Apparently, your garden is growing very well. Annuals that reseed and keep returning are a good thing in the right garden.

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  47. UnknownJune 29, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    Wonderful macro-shots! The yellow on top is fantastic.

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  48. Amy at love made my homeJune 29, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    Stunning flowers! xx

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  49. maryaustriaJune 29, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    Such beautiful flowers! Amazing shots!!

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  50. IndraniJune 30, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    I love your subjects, the focus and the lighting. Great shots!

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  51. Jenn JilksJune 30, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    Don't you love it? I'm getting forgetful and find they are such a surprise. And I forget the new ones I've planted!!!! :-)

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  52. AndreaJune 30, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Beautiful blooms you got there. We also have some cactus but not many blooms in our hot weather, they really like it cool.

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  53. GayleJune 30, 2015 at 6:12 PM

    Very nice photos including the end stage of the poppy.

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  54. Rambling WoodsJuly 3, 2015 at 10:10 PM

    So vibrant Tina. I didn't know about a cactus that can grow in a colder area... I need to plant some poppies... Michelle

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