tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post39894698866020530..comments2024-01-01T10:44:12.727-06:00Comments on The Whimsical Gardener: Favorite Flower of the MomentCathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03872899189875117518noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-66152855864700937162010-12-03T21:23:28.835-06:002010-12-03T21:23:28.835-06:00I enjoyed viewing your beautiful photos of floweri...I enjoyed viewing your beautiful photos of flowering buds. I love seeing the detail in flowers when you zoom the camera lens in close. Florals are one of my favorite subject to photograph as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-36938810018440214902010-12-02T22:38:26.016-06:002010-12-02T22:38:26.016-06:00It's a stunning bloom - and all the better sin...It's a stunning bloom - and all the better since it's thriving in your (love this) hell strip !Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07483295526635664974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-44220914310124038232010-12-02T08:52:04.087-06:002010-12-02T08:52:04.087-06:00Dear Beste - thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed ...Dear Beste - thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit.<br /><br />Dear easygardener, I hope to be able to thank the BSN employee personally. I'll probably add a couple more to that spot in the spring!<br /><br />Dear Eliza, If it can survive here I think it can handle almost anything! Would love to hear how it works out. <br /><br />Dear GWGT, it is too hard to choose favorites. I guess that's the beauty of the garden - it's always changing and presenting us with new seasonal favorites.<br /><br />Thanks Pam, I look forward to visiting your garden and seeing them in a different surrounding.<br /><br />Dear Carol, Patty and Rosie, Thank you for your kind comments. I do appreciate y'all taking the time to stop by and comment.<br /><br />Thank you Patty,Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03872899189875117518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-38470846006229753542010-12-02T03:46:41.816-06:002010-12-02T03:46:41.816-06:00Some nice shots there! Great angles.
RosieSome nice shots there! Great angles.<br />RosieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-26063503207569539522010-12-01T09:58:39.160-06:002010-12-01T09:58:39.160-06:00What an intriguing plant. New to me. IT looks so d...What an intriguing plant. New to me. IT looks so delicate, like the wind would blow the petals off. Wonderful photos Cat.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191861892726873074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-40383661429650720772010-12-01T00:58:20.454-06:002010-12-01T00:58:20.454-06:00Magical light . . . I can see why it would be a fa...Magical light . . . I can see why it would be a favorite for the moment! Beautiful photos!! Lovely details.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067132532095325169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-17418426756562589492010-11-30T23:20:44.227-06:002010-11-30T23:20:44.227-06:00I have this one too, and you are right, the papery...I have this one too, and you are right, the papery, pepperminty blooms are lovely.Pam/Digginghttp://www.penick.net/diggingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-40061696230264083582010-11-30T18:21:10.058-06:002010-11-30T18:21:10.058-06:00Beautiful photos of a real beauty. It is hard to p...Beautiful photos of a real beauty. It is hard to pick a favorite from so many wonderful flowers. Not one I ever had, either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-38884862588899366142010-11-30T15:08:22.429-06:002010-11-30T15:08:22.429-06:00I don't think I've seen anything prettier ...I don't think I've seen anything prettier than well-lit flower petals, and your photos totally do them justice. I also think this plant sounds perfect for my brutal South Carolina summers, too. Can't wait to try it!Elizahttp://www.appalachianfeet.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-15858942806290705612010-11-30T11:22:50.855-06:002010-11-30T11:22:50.855-06:00It is a lovely flower. How lucky to find a plant f...It is a lovely flower. How lucky to find a plant for a difficult spot - only to discover it turns out to be a beauty itself.easygardenerhttp://greenforks.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-266019262664626392010-11-30T11:19:11.995-06:002010-11-30T11:19:11.995-06:00amazing plant, marvelous photos:)amazing plant, marvelous photos:)bestehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00505632358099847678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-1119489969544867942010-11-30T10:27:00.196-06:002010-11-30T10:27:00.196-06:00Soren, I'm so glad these sweet flowers led you...Soren, I'm so glad these sweet flowers led you down memory lane to happy times! I hope you'll find one for your garden.<br /><br />@Plantaliscious, Yes, I do feel this tough little plant was a small victory in the hell strip! I may plant a whole group of them ;-) Thanks for the kind comment about the Pooh quote - who can resist Pooh, right?<br /><br />John, yes, it is related to the hibiscus. These flowers are a little smaller - maybe the size of a silver dollar. Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Thank you fer for hosting the carnival! It gave me a reason to post about these sweet flowers! Loved your poinsettias too!<br /><br />Ha Joy! You are so right on both counts - a good capture of the blooms brings me as much joy as growing them I think. Especially in the light this time of year! And I'm pretty sure we all have hell strips and oh what a feeling when we finally find something that will grow there!<br /><br />Marguerite - Yes, we are fortunate to have a wonderful nursery here in Austin called Barton Springs Nursery and you can always find reliable and knowledgeable folks there! Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Thanks LC for the compliments - I appreciate you stopping by. <br /><br />Dear Laurrie, Yes, a work horse it is and the irony is that it is so delicate looking! Love that!<br /><br />Jennifer, It does remind one of a ladies parasol - I hadn't thought of that. Every day I wonder when this fabulous light will fade to a more gray winter light - so far so good!<br /><br />I'm glad you found a new appreciation Tita! I have too! It always amazes me what beauty there is in the details with the right light. I've walked past this plant all summer and thought it pretty but nothing like what I've seen lately.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03872899189875117518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-35505292208205386642010-11-30T10:12:36.980-06:002010-11-30T10:12:36.980-06:00Amazing photos of a sweet, delicate flower!Amazing photos of a sweet, delicate flower!p3chandanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11103679390426867817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-53012824120371134932010-11-30T09:23:44.970-06:002010-11-30T09:23:44.970-06:00I have seen this flower many times, but have never...I have seen this flower many times, but have never actually thought much of it. Your post and beautiful photos have given me an appreciation for it I didn't have before! Always nice to "see" something for the first time that you've seen so many times before!<br /><br />--MMarthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01235057360493132446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-18291962681670207102010-11-30T07:57:55.517-06:002010-11-30T07:57:55.517-06:00There is something about this flower that makes me...There is something about this flower that makes me think of a ladies parasol! Your photos are magical. I know what you are saying about the fall light. It can make flowers glow!Jennifer@threedogsinagardenhttp://threedogsinagarden.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-72213608039309418172010-11-30T07:51:54.545-06:002010-11-30T07:51:54.545-06:00I love seeing your photo progression take us insid...I love seeing your photo progression take us inside the very essence of this flower! It's nice to have a plant that is a delicate beauty and a sturdy workhorse too.Laurriehttp://laurries.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-21737731744332832092010-11-30T07:44:21.242-06:002010-11-30T07:44:21.242-06:00This is a new one for me... it is absolutely lovel...This is a new one for me... it is absolutely lovely! LLarryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13563036192373891209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-67604627754971421832010-11-30T07:37:25.917-06:002010-11-30T07:37:25.917-06:00Stunning photographs. It looks like your nursery ...Stunning photographs. It looks like your nursery certainly knew what they were talking about!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-30264800516498728582010-11-30T06:46:22.672-06:002010-11-30T06:46:22.672-06:00That is one gorgeous flower !
I laughed at your re...That is one gorgeous flower !<br />I laughed at your reference of "hell strip" I think no matter where we are, we all have a section of THAT in our garden some where ! <br />I love the stripes and yes it makes you thin of peppermint .. even say candy canes ? LOL a seasonal craving?<br />Wonderful photos ! .. that is second nature to us as gardeners I think .. photography .. we just have to capture those moments in our gardens !<br />Joy : )CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-48576938462479154432010-11-30T05:06:49.618-06:002010-11-30T05:06:49.618-06:00Amazing post! love the photos!
This is a very be...Amazing post! love the photos!<br /><br />This is a very beautiful flower, I haven't meet it before, I will be sure to look around for it next time I have a chance.<br /><br />It looks so beautiful with its little candy stripes on the bottom and the little button of red on the front.<br /><br />Thank you very much for the lovely submission to the carnival!ferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307248426034018988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-80023112248511210252010-11-30T03:28:35.772-06:002010-11-30T03:28:35.772-06:00Gorgeous photo`s as usual Cat! The flower is a bit...Gorgeous photo`s as usual Cat! The flower is a bit like an Hibiscus flower (to my eye anyway!)<br />J<br /><b><a href="http://hedgelandtales.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Follow me at HEDGELAND TALES</a></b>Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14873306254026879892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-87837202582735955822010-11-30T02:33:01.923-06:002010-11-30T02:33:01.923-06:00I'd never heard of Pavonia before, and have no...I'd never heard of Pavonia before, and have nowhere to grow it (heavy clay soil) but I can see why you love it! To find something that grows at all in a problem spot is a victory, but when it is so pretty? Perfect, and your portraits of it are exquisite.<br /><br />Besides, anyone who uses a Pooh quote on their blog gets my vote!Janet/Plantaliscioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605580157193047780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7527178868601047846.post-73795187878952736712010-11-30T02:20:57.496-06:002010-11-30T02:20:57.496-06:00I never knew the name of this plant, but back when...I never knew the name of this plant, but back when I was a kid my parents gave me a 9*9ft piece of their garden to call my own, and this was one of the stars of that tiny miniature garden. I had quite forgotten it, but now I clearly remember that I had this flower in a pure white variety and one in a rather less stylish shade of Barbie pink. <br /><br />I should get some again! As I remember it, they grow willingly from seed without needing much nurturing or care, so that sounds just like the sort of work horse that you describe.Sørenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05498022011073557015noreply@blogger.com