Sunday, July 26, 2015

Garden Flowers in Bloom

 Hollyhocks

An old-fashioned flower that reseeds itself in some of the most delightful places...and sometimes not. This plant is in a great spot.

 Balloon Flower

The bud below the three blossoms shows you how this flower got it's name.

Purple coneflowers

I don't think it's possible to plant too many of these! They bloom for a long period and insects LOVE them for their nectar, especially butterflies.

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38 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 26, 2015 at 4:32 AM

    Such delicate colours!

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  2. AndyJuly 26, 2015 at 4:55 AM

    Nice photos Camera Girl. It is that time of year when we get flowers in bloom everywhere.

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  3. DeniseinVAJuly 26, 2015 at 5:24 AM

    Marvelous photos of very pretty flowers. The balloon flower is one I love for its interesting design and how it starts out as a 'balloon '.

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  4. Joan ElizabethJuly 26, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    I love the colour of the hollyhocks.

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  5. HalcyonJuly 26, 2015 at 5:59 AM

    A beautiful selection from your garden. I am smiling! :D

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  6. RevrunnerJuly 26, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    So much fun to photograph these. They're just so interesting and colorful.

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  7. eileeninmdJuly 26, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    Gorgeous blooms and lovely images! Have a happy day and new week ahead!

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  8. diane bJuly 26, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    Great shots of the beautiful flowers.

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  9. LindaJuly 26, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    The blooms are lovely, must get out and take some photos of mine.

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  10. KateJuly 26, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    Beautiful flowers today! Hollyhocks are a favorite and your portrait of them is wonderful.

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  11. Magia da InêsJuly 26, 2015 at 8:54 AM

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    Super lindo!!!

    Boa semana!!!
    Beijinhos.ჱه° ·.
    ❤˚° ·.

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  12. VPJuly 26, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    The second one is my favorite!

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  13. Buttons ThoughtsJuly 26, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Now I want to plant Purple Coneflowers and I love your Hollyhocks, those I have but in deep red. Hug B

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  14. RoseJuly 26, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Oh, wow, EG. Great shots...I love hollyhocks and don't have any any more.

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  15. Sylvia KJuly 26, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    Ah, such beautiful, colorful flowers and terrific pics as always! I do love the detail you that you always capture!! What a great way to start my day!! Hope you're enjoying a lovely weekend!!

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  16. DonnaJuly 26, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    Three of my favorite flowers blooming now here too!

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  17. Lois EvensenJuly 26, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    Beautiful!

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  18. RedPatJuly 26, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    How lovely, EG!

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  19. Margaret Birding For PleasureJuly 26, 2015 at 2:02 PM

    So beautiful these blooms. Have a great week ahead.

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  20. Linda W.July 26, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    Lovely photos! Flowers always make me smile.

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  21. MichelleJuly 26, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    Hollyhocks are a traditional flower around here.

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  22. GreenComotionJuly 26, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    Is it too simplistic to say they are all so pretty and the photos are gorgeous?
    The first photo reminds me of my sister's parasol, from years ago.
    Have a Great Week!
    Peace :)

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  23. StephanieJuly 26, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    Your flower images are stunning!

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  24. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪July 26, 2015 at 10:09 PM

    I love the hollyhocks, we have them in NZ too.

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  25. Ruth HiebertJuly 26, 2015 at 10:35 PM

    Beautiful! The Hollyhocks have been a favourite for many years,of course the Coneflower is right up there near the top of the favourites list as well.

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  26. JackJuly 26, 2015 at 10:35 PM

    All three are good, but for me, the hollyhocks were the ones that jumped out at me.

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  27. CloudiaJuly 26, 2015 at 11:37 PM

    So enjoyable!

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  28. RobertNJuly 27, 2015 at 12:40 AM

    Beautiful photos!
    All the best!

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  29. Small KucingJuly 27, 2015 at 3:53 AM

    Lovely pics. I tried planting Hollyhock but unsuccessful

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  30. KathyJuly 27, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    Hollyhocks (and especially pink ones) and coneflowers are among my favorites. I don't think I've ever seen balloon flowers but I love the blue color. Just seeing these beautiful photos makes me want to plant a new garden!

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  31. JeevanJuly 27, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    Beautiful capture on the colourful flowers! Love the cool balloon flower

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  32. AnvilcloudJuly 27, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    Nice flowers, and I agree about echinacea.

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  33. MadSnapperJuly 27, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    I tryed to think of a word that i have not used before, i know you get sick of hearing stunning, amazing, awesome so here is Phenomenal and that first one is a perfect match to Flamingo Pink

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  34. William KendallJuly 27, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Such pretty colours, EG!

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  35. cieldequimperJuly 27, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    They are all so pretty but my favourite is the hollyhocks macro!

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  36. AnonymousJuly 27, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    Those hollyhocks are beautiful! I really wish mine hadn't died out (okay, goats may have eaten them).

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  37. KayJuly 27, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    I have two out of three of these growing in my garden (no hollyhocks, sadly). I love your macro of the hollyhocks. You can see all the delicate pollen.

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  38. UnknownJuly 30, 2015 at 2:06 AM

    Gorgeous flowers! I love the coneflowers.

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