Posy Flowers

Peony

2010-03-01T08:28:00.001-08:00

Wow, can't wait for these to bloom in my neighborhood.

Lotus Flower

2009-11-09T07:36:00.001-08:00

Wo.w! This picture was taken by Bahman Farzad

Pink Lotus Flower

2009-11-09T07:33:00.001-08:00

This flower is spoken of in ancient Egyptian religion. It grows from the mud at the bottom of ponds.

Zephyranthes

2009-11-09T07:31:00.001-08:00

Isn't this pretty? It's the White Rain Lily. Nice.

Cyclamen

2009-09-28T17:22:00.001-07:00

Beautiful flower. Cyclamens are good luck for marriage.

Song of The Flower

2009-09-28T17:21:00.001-07:00

Pretty flower, perhaps a type of honeysuckle.

Risveglio

2009-08-17T08:48:00.001-07:00

Very pretty cyclamen.

Dahlia

2009-08-02T09:03:00.001-07:00

Look how this moves from purple to pink. So pretty.

Yellow Hemerocallis

2009-08-02T09:01:00.001-07:00

Wow, intense yellow lily. Nice!

Hydrangea

2009-07-14T07:43:00.000-07:00

My sisterr's a wedding florist in Spokane, Washington. Her little flower business is called Retro Blooms. Here is a hydrangea from her garden--she grows flowers for her bouquets and to press, as she makes cards from pressed flowers that are very pretty.

Purple Lily

2009-07-03T08:12:00.001-07:00

Beautiful color, lavendar lily from Fire Island.

Yellow Lily

2009-07-03T08:11:00.001-07:00

Another lily from Fire Island.

Lily

2009-07-03T08:09:00.001-07:00

Lilies grow everyone. This one is from Fire Island, NY.

Red Hibiscus

2009-06-27T09:41:00.001-07:00

Flowers make me happy. Can you hold a flower and not be happy?

Pink Flower

2009-06-27T09:40:00.001-07:00

Wow, this is exotic. Taken at a Sheraton resort in Egypt.

Orange Flowers

2009-06-15T07:08:00.001-07:00

These could be a dahlia, but I'm not sure. This photo is by Georgie Sharp. Very pretty.

Curls

2009-06-09T11:05:00.001-07:00

Look at the thickness of these petals. So pretty.

Lilac Anemones

2009-05-31T09:46:00.001-07:00

Anemones reseed well. I have many in my vegetable garden.

Keywords: flower gardens, wedding flowers, closeup photography

Scarlet Monkey Flower

2009-05-28T20:26:00.001-07:00

"I love being asked to identify plants, and I don't konw which gives me more pleasure; to know what they are or not to know what they are." Elizabeth Lawrence

Prickly Pear Cactus Flower

2009-05-28T20:23:00.001-07:00

"There is that in the glance of a flower which may at times control the greatest of creation's braggart lords." John Muir

Desert Mariposa Lily

2009-05-28T20:19:00.001-07:00

"When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment." Georgia O'Keeffe

Wedding Flower

2009-05-28T20:17:00.001-07:00

What a pretty color--peachy.

Pansy Lady

2009-05-22T08:58:00.001-07:00

My mother used to tell me the story of the lady in the pansy. I was only six, we were in the back yard where we lived in Spokane. Mother grew pansys along the fence.

Lilacs

2009-05-22T08:54:00.001-07:00

Well, I always know it's spring when the lilacs bloom. What a lovely fragrance, so sweet and fresh.

Closeup Beautiful Flower

2009-04-27T08:24:00.001-07:00

Purchase this flower print at a card. See http://www.redbubble.com/people/tapperboy/art/545146-5-in-life-pain-is-inevitable-the-suffering-is-optional

Cymbidium Lovely Angel 'The Two Virgins'

2009-04-21T07:55:00.001-07:00

Isn't this an elegant orchid? Perfect white, lovely scent.

Keywords: weddings, orchid, white flowers, cybidium

Green Hydrangea

2009-04-17T10:53:00.001-07:00

Hydrangeas will turn different colors with the acid/alkaline content of the soil. I used a little baking soda at the foot of the plant to get my to turn my purplish.

Hawaii Orchid

2009-04-12T12:28:00.001-07:00

Nice shot, white orchids against a black background. See www. malfalfa.com

Pink Peony

2009-04-10T11:55:00.001-07:00

Can't wait for the flowers to start blooming.

Bob's Blue Rhody

2009-04-09T09:07:00.001-07:00

This is lovely, the color vibrnt and all the petals. Plant phodies for luck.

Mary Flemming Rhody

2009-04-09T09:05:00.001-07:00

Wow, so pretty. The rhodies have begun to bloom here in the PNW

Cad Yellow Rose

2009-04-02T22:22:00.001-07:00

This is a very pretty shade of yellow.

Keywords: wedding flowers, roses, yellow rose of Texas

Mauve Rose

2009-03-26T08:45:00.001-07:00

This a very pretty color--not sure of the rose name, however.

Keywords: weddings, roses, mauve, cut flowers

Calendula

2009-03-26T08:43:00.001-07:00

And early blooming flower that is hardy late in the fall. Big seeds that can be collected and planted easily.

Keywords: orange flowers, calendula, gerbera, african daisy

Red Rose

2009-03-17T08:03:00.001-07:00

Ah, a rose by any other name is still a rose.

After a Light Rain Shower

2009-03-17T07:57:00.001-07:00

A pink rose after a summer shower. Roses bloom late into the fall here, don't come too early in the spring however.

White Tulips

2009-03-17T07:55:00.001-07:00

A pair of tulips, very pretty.

Phalaenopsis

2009-02-23T06:29:00.001-08:00

Oncidium forbesii

2009-02-23T06:28:00.001-08:00

Very pretty. Love the yellow design around the petals.

Potinara Hoku Gem

2009-02-23T06:27:00.001-08:00

Isn't this beautiful, the sweet drape of an orange orchid.

Orchids

2009-02-23T06:26:00.001-08:00

What a pretty color purple. Used for wedding flowers, fabulous.

Calla?

2009-02-01T19:17:00.001-08:00

This is a pretty photo, not to sure if it is a calla lily or a gladiola.

Happy Daisy

2009-02-01T19:16:00.001-08:00

Think spring. Not too far off now.

Ode to Joy

2009-02-01T19:15:00.001-08:00

To me the meanest flower that blows can give
Thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears. Wordsworth

Succulent

2009-02-01T19:14:00.001-08:00

Beauty from within. Try growing fabulous succulents, many varieties available.

White Gum Blossom

2009-01-27T07:44:00.001-08:00

Never seen these flowers before, the white eucalyptus flowers. Photographed near New South Wales.

Ruffled Lady

2009-01-27T07:40:00.001-08:00

The ruffled iris is lovely and fragrant, the iris scent always reminding me of childhood, little viels of my aunt's perfume.

Keywords: cut flowers, bearded iris, spring flowers

Cereus Blooms One Night

2009-01-15T19:12:00.001-08:00

THis flower has one go at it, and with its beauty comes an unforgetable frangrance.

Angel Light - Oleander Flower

2009-01-15T19:09:00.001-08:00

Ever read that book White Oleander? Very good read. Made it into a movie and it wasn't as clear how she poisoned the guy.

Orange Orchid

2009-01-05T07:25:00.001-08:00

Lovely shot of two orange orchids.

Orchid

2009-01-05T07:24:00.001-08:00

This is a lovely orchid with stripped petals. Beautiful. I have a an orchid that is about to bloom. They need lots of humidity to bloom.

Red Orchid

2009-01-05T07:22:00.001-08:00

This orchid reminds me of a dancing skirt. Very pretty.

Hawaiian Orchids

2009-01-04T21:17:00.001-08:00

Isn't this a beautiful flower. I saw so many orchids on my three trips to Hawaii. I love them.

Keywords: Hawaii Orchid, beautiful flowers, growing orchids,malfalfa.com

Christmas Cactus

2008-12-29T22:12:00.001-08:00

Pretty the way these flowers petals fold together. And the stamens, so lacy.

Spring Has Sprung

2008-12-29T22:00:00.001-08:00

Yes, I know. This is wishful thinking. But think of it, how fast does three months go? Fast!

Calla Lilies

2008-12-27T10:15:00.001-08:00

This photograph is by Sandra A. I've never grown calla lilies but they are so pretty, I see why they're captured in paint as well as photography.

Peonies petals

2008-12-27T10:14:00.001-08:00

Beautiful peony petals. I think of peonies as old fashioned flowers.

Magnolia

2008-12-26T08:14:00.001-08:00

Look at the center of this flower--it's a work of art. Of course it is.
Jaki good photography.

Amaryllis

2008-12-26T08:13:00.001-08:00

Good way to have winter flowers, grow the ammarylis, an amazing flower.

Stamens

2008-12-26T08:11:00.001-08:00

Here is a close-up photo by Jaki Good. Very nice, all those stamens. Not sure what this flower is, anyone know?

Orange Rose

2008-12-17T07:45:00.001-08:00

These petals are curving in a lyrical manner. So pretty and the orange color is more like sherbert. Very sweet.

Icy Rose Hip

2008-12-17T07:44:00.001-08:00

Here you go, winter and rose hips. Outside, it's snowing. An inch or so fell overnight and more is expected. Ice is under it all.

China Rose

2008-12-17T07:41:00.001-08:00

I'm not sure what a China Rose is, but I love this flower. So papery.

Calendula from Bakchim

2008-12-17T07:37:00.001-08:00

Isn't this shade of orange delicious? I love the dark background. Calendalu is one of the first to bloom and one of the last.

In The Snow

2008-12-12T22:28:00.003-08:00

Here is a very pretty pink rose with a dusting of snow. I don't think there are any roses blooming now, here in the PNW.

Winter Rose

2008-12-12T22:24:00.001-08:00

This is sweet, the crystals of snow on this flower.

Snow on Gorse

2008-12-12T22:23:00.001-08:00

So this would be a surprise because these flowers are blooming into late spring. Very pretty flower, but they don't smell great.

Daffodil with Snow

2008-12-12T22:19:00.001-08:00

It's supposed to snow tonight--and of course it's the wrong time of year for daffodis--but once it snowed on my birthday in April. I was ready to tear out my hair.

Pink Poppies

2008-11-23T22:35:00.001-08:00

I love how papery thin the poppy petal is. Here are pink poppies in the field. I grew the Georgia O'keeffe poppy in my yard in Kingston

White Peony

2008-11-23T22:23:00.001-08:00

Isn't this pretty. A white peony with bits of red in the center. Very pretty flower.

Keywords: white peony, winter flowers, cut flowers, bridal flowers

Beautiful Flower

2008-11-18T08:17:00.001-08:00

Well, I'm not sure if this is a daisy. Could be calendula. Or a sunflower. Any guesses?

Keywords: Calendula, medicinal flowers, daisy, sunflower

Dahlia

2008-11-18T08:14:00.001-08:00

The dahlias are still blooming down my Taylor Dock. I was surprised, thinking it's already November, flowers should be taking a break. Most all the leaves are off the trees.

Keywords: Dahlia, flowers, cut flowers, flower photography

Fall Rose

2008-11-18T08:12:00.001-08:00

Yes, we are having some frost now. It won't be long before it snows. It's is strange to have it so dark, early. I was sitting eating dinner last night around 6 and it was night outside. Freaked me out.

Keywords: frost, winter rose, fall rose, cut flowers

Rose Closeup

2008-11-18T08:08:00.001-08:00

Isn't this rose a pretty color. I was noticing on the interurban trail, roses are still blooming. It's Nov. for gosh sakes.

Keywords: Roses, cut flowers, wedding flowers

Primroses

2008-11-11T08:03:00.001-08:00

I love primroses. Around here there are fall flowers one can plant, pansies and primroses. The primrose blooms early in the spring and somewhat late in the fall.

Keywords: yellow primrose, pansies, daisies, fall flowers

Tulip

2008-11-11T08:01:00.001-08:00

Closeup orange tulip. Look at those stamins covered in pollen. Very cool.

Keywords: orange flowers, tulips, wedding bouquets, Skagit Tulip fields

Mum Macro

2008-11-11T08:00:00.001-08:00

Isn't the center of this flower interesting, a little world of green stars. I like how these two colors sit together--very nice.

Keywords: Flower photography, closeup photo, mum

White Asters

2008-11-07T21:29:00.001-08:00

Here's a pretty variations, white with purple centers. Plant them around your front porch in in pots next to your door.

Keywords: Asters, fall asters, white asters, cut flowers

Fall Asters

2008-11-07T21:27:00.001-08:00

Here is the color I recall from my last garden. These are prolific flowers and so sweet in the fall, lasting into very cold weather.

Keywords: fall aster, cold weather flowers, gardens, cut flowers

Purple Aster

2008-11-07T21:24:00.001-08:00

This is a beautiful shot, sort of painterly, don't you think. I love the yellow light.

Keywords: Fall aster, purple aster, cut flowers

Common Gardenia

2008-11-06T17:54:00.001-08:00

Here is the common gardenia. This is the type you put in your house.

Keywords: Gardenia, cut flowers, wedding flowers

Gardenia

2008-11-06T17:52:00.001-08:00

Gardenias make lovely and fragrant house plants.

Spirae japonica

2008-11-06T17:50:00.001-08:00

Spirae grows wild in the Pacific Northwest. When I was a child I recall the smell of the spirae bushes blooming in the spring.

Keywords: Garden shrubs, spirae, cut flowers, spring flowers

Viola

2008-11-06T17:49:00.001-08:00

Aren't these sweet? They are one of my favorite flowers. When I was young my aunt used to press flowers and make them into framed pictures. Now my sister makes them into cards.

Keywords: Viola, Pressed flowers, cut flowers, greeting cards

Red Chrysanthemum

2008-11-01T09:52:00.001-07:00

Wow, I love the color of this mum. Very dramatic. This would be a great accent color for a fall wedding.

Keywords: Mums, cut flowers, wedding flowers, dramatic flower

Yellow Mums

2008-11-01T09:49:00.001-07:00

This is a great color, cadmium yellow. We grew burgundy mums. I remember blue asters, too.

Keywords: mums, closeup photography, cadmium yellow flowers, cut flowers

Green Mum

2008-11-01T09:44:00.001-07:00

When we were kids we put carnations in food coloring and as they drank the water they'd turn the color we added.

Keywords: Green mum, cut flowers, wedding bouquets, unique flowers

Pink Mum

2008-11-01T09:40:00.001-07:00

Isn't this amazing, the water droplets look like jewels. Flowers are so breathtaking, all those sumptuos petals. Ahhhhhh!

Keywords: Mums, dew, closeup photography

Mum

2008-11-01T09:39:00.001-07:00

I called my mother mum once and she ordered me not to call her that. She did however love mums. Her favorite flower.

Keywords: Mum, fall flowers, gardening

Hydrangea

2008-10-27T22:35:00.001-07:00

This is a hydrangea. I must say I've only grown purple and blue flowers. I love this fuschia color.

Keywords: Hydrangea, cut flowers, beautiful flowers

Natal

2008-10-27T22:33:00.001-07:00

Pompom dahlia "Natal". Beautiful purple center and fuschia outer leaves. Lovly.

Keywords: dahlia tubers, fall flowers, Natal, pompom dahlia, cut flowers

Golden Dahlia

2008-10-27T22:31:00.001-07:00

Isn't this pretty and light coming through is terrific. I was out photographing trees today. Nice yellow and orange and pink leaves.

Keywords: Fall, flowers, dalias, tubers, TLPhotography66

Charlotte English Rose

2008-10-24T22:08:00.001-07:00

Stunning English Rose photographed in an English garden.

Keywords: Pink rose, English rose, english garden

Sweet Peas

2008-10-20T07:28:00.001-07:00

I know the sweet peas are long gone, at least here in the PNW, but this shot is lovely and old fashioned and the colors muted.

Keywords: sweetpeas, cut flowers, vintage flower shots

Pink, pink

2008-10-20T07:26:00.001-07:00

The shade of this flower reminds me of an old auntie. It is a vintage color and feels sweet. Plant many pink flowers in your garden. I had a color theme of pink and yellow.

Keywords: Pink flowers, color theme garden, old auntie, vintage colors, cut flowers

Reaching Petals

2008-10-20T07:22:00.001-07:00

I love how this flower is shot, sort of reaching for the light. White flowers light up at dusk, try them next to your porch or out the front window.

Keywords: Dahlia, Heaven, Closeup photography, Back yard flowers, cut flowers.

Pink-tipped Yellow Dahlia

2008-10-20T07:20:00.001-07:00

This flower is a lovely sweet mix of pink and yellow. I'm drawn to the light on it the the curls of petals at the center.

Keywords: Flower, dahlia, sweet pink, cut flowers, fall flowers

China Rose

2008-10-17T23:08:00.001-07:00

This looks like a hibiscus to me. Hibiscus grow in this climate, but need to come in during the winter. Keep them potted.

Keywords: Hibiscus, potted plants, cut flowers, closeup flower photos

Calendula

2008-10-17T23:05:00.001-07:00

This is one of the last flowers to bloom in the fall. It is a good herb to use medicinally.

Keywords: calendula, late blooming annuals, fall flowers

Flower Closeup

2008-10-17T23:04:00.001-07:00

Not sure of this flower, could be in lavitera family.

Keywords: Flowers, cut flowers, closeup flower photography