Posting with some pretties this morning... Japanese Anenomes:
When out in the garden, they flutter gently in the breeze and remind me of graceful ballerinas:
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| taking a bow .... applause for that pretty ballerina in pink! |
These photos are from a bunch I picked a couple of years ago from Mum's garden:
and then photographed them like crazy indoors:
I love everything about them, right down to their spent middles:
Wouldn't you have thought I'd have graced them with a better vase!
Never mind, they're so beautiful that they even pretty up an apple cider bottle... clever little windflowers 😊
Linking to Riitta's Floral Bliss.
Why not pop over and see what's happening, you'll be made so welcome:
Your flowers are beautiful; lovely shots.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol - much appreciated :D)
DeleteSue ... these flowers are just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteNature at its best.
All the best Jan
Yes, Jan, nature at its best - I definitely agree! Cheers now
DeleteWow Sue, absolutely gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda, lovely to see you :D)
DeleteAn exquisite flower Sue. Your photos are super.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Denise :D)
DeleteJapanese anemones are such beauties <3 I have that in pink, but changed its growing place.... Hope it shall show some blooms...
ReplyDeleteWishing you a lovely day Sue & sending hugs <3
Hi Riitta, I think your plant will be fine, even with you having changed it's place. They're very tough plants - I was amazed where ours popped up again.
DeleteCheers now :D)
They are sweet, a little like cosmos or am I dreaming? My grandfather years ago threw a handful of orange cosmos seeds out of the car window as we drove up the highway to Caloundra. Nowadays when I see those flowers growing in median strips or along the side of any road, I think of him. Of course, not exactly PC nowadays, sowing non-native plants willy nilly.
ReplyDeleteYou're right Sandy, they are a bit like cosmos (another favourite of mine). Oh gosh, those seeds your grandfather scattered would have spread no worries... cosmos are prolific with their re-seeding. Well, he certainly brightened up boring old highways eh!! Lovely memories for you :D)
DeleteThese flower photos are just wonderful, love everything about them. Thanks so much for sharing. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Valerie - appreciate you saying so :D)
DeleteWonderful photos! I like Japanese anemons, have the withe in my garden (not luck with the pink, had planted too... ), when they begin to bloom, the summer will end soon (a little sadness)
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Germany
Hello and thank you Mascha. Yes, I have to say that when I grew them here in my garden, only the white came up. My Mum successfully grew both colours.
DeleteCheers and I appreciate your visit :D)
They are so delicate a graceful looking but I suspect they are pretty hardy plants. Love your photos.
ReplyDeleteYes, once they've started to grow they certainly are hardy Diane. They are sturdy too - can get fairly tall but no need to stake them! Cheers now :D)
DeleteThe Japanese anemones are so pretty. I like the way you've captured their graceful beauty from every angle. The petals do look like a ballerina's tutu - you're right. Your arrangement would make a good subject for a lovely painting. Perhaps you've already done one? Wishing you a peaceful day Sue. Lx
ReplyDeleteThanks so kindly Linda. I do get a bit fanciful but I can definitely see those pretty tutus bobbing around :D)
DeleteI have also been thinking of it for a painting - lovely, and I appreciate your suggestion. Bye now
Your Japanese Anenomes images are stunning! have a wonderful Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Prunella - lovely to have you visit :D)
DeleteYour photos do great justice to the beauty and grace of the anemones. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat's so lovely of you to say Duta, thank you :D)
DeleteLovely flower! Greetings
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Anne - Sending greetings to you too :D)
Deleteyou have a way with words...with descriptions!! we have regular ones here, i always get purple...i think their time has passed. your images are so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's so nice of you to say Debbie - thank you.
DeleteI'm happy you can get the purple variety! Yes, they definitely only like it when the weather is cool. Cheerio for now :D) xx
Son preciosas. Saludos.
ReplyDeleteThank you very kindly Teresa :D)
DeleteThey are gorgeous Sue!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your vase...these beauties could make an empty soup can look like an heirloom!!!
Hugs 💮
Thanks very much Jan... I reckon you're right~ Cheers :D)
DeleteThese flowers are GORGEOUS! Love the pink.
ReplyDeleteHi Christine and thanks. Yes it's a lovely shade of pink isn't it :D)
DeleteDearest Sue; OMG!!! What Sweet and Beautiful Japanese Anenomes from your garden and from your Mother's garden♡♡♡ I truly agree with you that they remind us of graceful ballerinas; great expression, Dear friend(*^.^*)~*☆ Making me wish to walk your garden with you♫♫♫
ReplyDeleteSending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend, xoxo Miyako*
Hello Miyako - you would be so familiar of course with these sweet flowers.
DeleteThat's a lovely thought, to walk our garden... I'd take great pleasure in showing you around but we would definitely need our coats, hats and scarves today ;D) Thanks for your visit and I send you good cheers back :D) xx
This are amazing flowers and equally amazing photos.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Nicole - nature always has lots of lovely surprises doesn't she (ha ha, we won't mention the not so lovely ones ;D))
DeleteCheers now !
Beautiful flowers...sweet and delicate colours...lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend to you!
Thank you very kindly Ruby, really nice to have you visit :D)
DeleteBeautiful Anenomes! They are like whimsical little fairies! And, I don't think they mind being stuck in a cider bottle. Your photographs are the greatest, a lovely post! Have a wonderful weekend, Sue! ♥
ReplyDeleteAw, that's a lovely description Suzanne - yes they are :D)
DeleteThanks for your visit and enjoy your weekend too.
I admire your profile pic - hugs xx
Hello Sue, these are beauties. Gorgeous flowers and photos. I love the pretty color. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks Eileen - those soft colours are always lovely aren't they :D)
DeleteSo lovely, Sue, and I agree with Suzanne, they look fine in the green bottle. Your blog is a lovely calm oasis, always a pleasure to visit.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Sheila :D)
DeleteI'm glad you get that from my blog... thanks for telling me. It's always lovely to catch up with you. Cheers now
Beautiful anemones. I'm always plunking flowers in bottles, too, and I think they look fine.
ReplyDeleteHi Lorrie, thankyou, it was lovely of you to comment. Cheers!
DeleteHello Sue. I know you're in Victoria so could you tell me how much sun/shade/heat/ water these beautiful flowers need. Will they grow in Melbourne or are they more suited to say Sydney with its slightly different climate.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos by the way. The blooms look quite magical with the sun coming through behind them.
Cathy @ Still Waters
Hi Cathy, sorry for late reply... computer (and computerer) probs ;D)
DeleteYes, most certainly you'd be able to grow Windflowers in your area. They like our temperate climate and do well in most any position I've found.
They're very forgiving if they don't get regular drinks too... just a slight sulking which is shown in the leaves but will bounce back no problems. Cheers and enjoy! Thanks for your visit too :D)
Such beautiful little flowers... quite dreamy...
ReplyDeleteHi Lynda, thank you - yes, that's a good description of them :D)
DeletePriceless photos. They really cheer me up!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenn, really glad they have that effect on you... cheers from me too :D)
Deletebeutiful photos :)
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly Monica :D)
DeleteHello Sue,
ReplyDeletefound your blog and still admire your lovely, wonderful pictures you took from your Japanese Anemones.
Regards from Germany
Sigrid
Hello Sigrid, thank you very much for your visit, I do appreciate it.
DeleteI'm delighted that you enjoy these pretty flowers :D)
Stunning, Sue. Great captures, but my fav has to be the arrangement in the cider bottle. Are you sure you weren't a floral designer in a past life?
ReplyDeleteHello Vicki, thanks for that :D) made my day! xx
DeleteGosh they are beautiful. I think I've found something new for my garden, thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou wouldn't be sorry growing them Sandy, they're pretty tough too. Only thing, mine have been savaged by the extreme heat - I am going to move (what's left of) them so that they get the sun but in slightly dappled way. Once they're in your garden, they re-grow each year. Thanks for your visit :D) xx
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