Saturday, April 18, 2009

TODAY'S FLOWERS ~ 24 A Touch of Pink



A white Rhododendron, so old its name has sunk into
the mists of time. Burned down in two major Bush Fires
and somehow sprung to life again. It has been in our
mountain garden since the 1850's and is one of my
absolute treasures.



Clematis montana rosea smiling on the front wall
of our house on Mt.Lofty



A joy from our farm garden, Malus floribunda,
the pink flowering Crabapple.

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61 comments:

  1. Sylvia KApril 18, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    They're all exquisite, Arija! Fragile colors, so beautiful! Thank you for these.

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  2. CarolynApril 18, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Arija, these are beautiful photos from your garden. Your "roto" is extraodinarily beautiful. We have some very old ones on Haida Gwaii that were brought there a hundred plus years ago and they still bloom vibrantly...I will try to get some pics when I get back. Wikipedia has some marvellous pics of three sun dogs. Thanks for stopping by.
    Smiles

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  3. JudannaApril 18, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Arija they breathtaking beautiful.
    Thanks for sharing. Do they have a sweet fragrance? So beautiful.
    ^j^

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  4. IndayApril 18, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    I have never seen a Rhododendron with that unique petals. Shrink in time? That sounds poetic and I love it! You are as adorable as your photos Arija by the sound and by the look of your wonderful blog.

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  5. GaelynApril 18, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    I love the colors you share. Rhododendrons are a favorite of mine where they grow wild in the forests of SW Oregon.

    Beautiful captures Arija.

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  6. AnonymousApril 18, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Your flowers are so beautiful. Oh how I love flowers! Its amazing the energy that your white rhododendron has to keep coming back after two hot fires. It must really enjoy sharing its beauty with the world!

    I love how clematis' create walls of spectacular color! My dad has a dark purple one on their portch that he adores, and it really is beautiful!

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  7. alicesgApril 18, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    Wow they are so beautiful. Dont you just love nature. :) I am always cheerful when I see flowers bloom so beautifully.

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  8. MariaApril 19, 2009 at 2:35 AM

    I did not know that magnolias may live that long! Your pictures are exquisite, Arija, that's the right word!
    Happy weekend!

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  9. Ces AdorioApril 19, 2009 at 4:42 AM

    1850! They are witnesses to the times. I love old plants and flowers. They help keep me rooted well.

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  10. Cedar ...April 19, 2009 at 4:45 AM

    That white Rhody is lovely! More delicate than what we have here..standard rosy pink ones. Thanks!

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  11. Diane AZApril 19, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    Lovely post. It is always delightful to see what grows in your area. Wonderful that the white rhododendron came back!

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  12. MicheleApril 19, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    How delightful to see such beautiful colors. Soft and dainty... I am in awe of the colors... I am excited when I see these colors blooming here.

    Hugs♥

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  13. Bradley HsiApril 19, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    We have all these flowers in our garden back at Cape Cod. I think our season will be latter, at end of May. Can't wait to go back to see them. Yours are beautiful, thanks for sharing.

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  14. Reader WilApril 19, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    Great and beautiful flowering bushes! Thanks for sharing.

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  15. lv2scpbkApril 19, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    Isn't it beautiful in the spring with everything blooming? Wonderful. It doesn't help the allergies much but I love looking at the wonderful flowers and bushes.

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  16. SharonApril 19, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    I LOVE flowers...it doesn't matter what variety they are...I LOVE them all! Beautiful shots!!

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  17. GattinaApril 19, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    Beautiful pictures ! I love spring, everything is blooming now !

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  18. Deborah GodinApril 19, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    All are lovely, but especial the Rhododendron, and and your poetic description of it! So delicate and yet a strong survivor. There's a lesson in that, for sure!

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  19. LonaApril 19, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    I love rhododendrons! Your is surely a survivor.Your clematis is so beautiful. Wonderful pictures.

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  20. Elisabeth's bright sideApril 19, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Waw, I didn't know that Rhododendrons could be that old. It sure is simply beautiful!

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  21. introspectionApril 19, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful pictures of flowers. Flowers are a delight anyways. your pictures makes them a double delight. I am over from David's.

    Cheers.

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  22. IlanApril 19, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Excellent photos. Really nicely done
    Thank you for sharing, great photoblog :)

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  23. The Weaver of GrassApril 19, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Beautiful flowers Arija and isn't it lovely that rhododendron can spring back to life after fire.

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  24. NaturegirlApril 19, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Arija! Wonderful flowers you share with us today! Oh my that first is a treasure for sure! It is a Happy Day today!!

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  25. RosamariaApril 19, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Arija
    It's always pleasant to be here to see your beautiful pictures.
    Thanks for your comment.

    Nice week for you!

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  26. GunillaApril 19, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    Lovely photos of fantastic flowers

    Thanks for sharing

    Gunilla in Sweden

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  27. VALKYRIENApril 19, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Beautiful photos! I cannot get over your rhododendron surviving 2 fires! That is a tough plant - (in norway it survives -25 degrees C) - and a very gorgous one!

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  28. LeoraApril 19, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    How wonderful to see all your blooms. The rhododendron flowers are special and delicate. Thanks for your visit.

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  29. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the GardensApril 19, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    A beautiful tribute to your lovely pink survivors. The soft pink Azalea is gorgeous.

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  30. kayleenApril 19, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    As always, a lovely series of photos. Rhodies have a special place in my heart because they are so plentiful where I grew up.

    Nebraska Birding

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  31. LannyApril 19, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Such pretty pink blooms! Rather unexpected spring treat from a different season! Thanks for the visit today.

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  32. YenApril 19, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    I love those touches of pink!!! Happy TF!:)

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  33. AnonymousApril 19, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    They are all so pretty! I love these light pink shades. The clematis is gorgeous!

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  34. RAApril 19, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    You have very beautiful pink flowers in your garden. I'm sure they brighten up the day. Have a great week, Arija :).

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  35. BimApril 19, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    What lovely spring blossoms!

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  36. DeniseinVAApril 19, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    Oh wow, look at those beautiful, beautiful flowers. Just love them. I do appreciate you visiting my blog, and thank you also very much for participating in Today's Flowers.

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  37. EbieApril 19, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    That's one interesting history of your Rhododendron. They look so pretty and delicate!

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  38. Happily Retired GalApril 19, 2009 at 4:13 PM

    BEAUTIFUL series of delicate pinks! Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs and blessings,

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  39. Quiet PathsApril 19, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    These are a joy to look at especially that Rhody. What a brave plant. I can see why you treasure it so. Wonderful shots.

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  40. This Is My Blog - fishing guyApril 19, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    Arija: What beautiful flowers you have blooming.
    Thank you for the descrition of the flower I didn't know. I now remember it was a packet of bulbs from wild flowers I planted.

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  41. sunnymamaApril 19, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    These are all beautiful! I love the Crabapple, it really is a joy.

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  42. Connie T.April 19, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    I love this time of year. That is such a pretty bush with pink flowers.

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  43. AnonymousApril 19, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    How lovely!

    Paz

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  44. amandaApril 19, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    Love the colors, those soft pinks makes me wish for Spring. Spring has abandoned us here in California, just a few days ago it was in the 50's and today it was 92 go figure!

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  45. AnonymousApril 19, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    These are just beautiful! We also have two rhododendron on our garden and a clematis that the previous owners planted and I can't wait to find out what colors.

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  46. 2sweetnsaxyApril 19, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    So lovely! I really do love this time of year for the very reason shown in your photos. :-)

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  47. CarlettaApril 19, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    Beautiful! I imagine it is awfully lovely in your surroundings. The peek of a gate by the Crabapple and the tin roof below just speaks to my rural heart.

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  48. AnonymousApril 19, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    A sweet touch of pink indeed! :)

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  49. AnonymousApril 20, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    Beautiful colors and shots.

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  50. judi/GmjApril 20, 2009 at 2:13 AM

    Wonderful shots,all. thanks for stoping by my spot and commenting. The yellow violet is a common wildflower here in the Pacific Northwest, USA.

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  51. SandraApril 20, 2009 at 2:44 AM

    Indeed, a lovely set of flowers - thank you for your visit and greetings from Croatia.

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  52. RaceApril 20, 2009 at 3:16 AM

    i love those white blooms just like mine in http://racelyn.com/2009/04/todays-flowers-36.html

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  53. Regina April 20, 2009 at 3:35 AM

    All pretty. Nice to hold it in our hands.

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  54. AnnieApril 20, 2009 at 5:27 AM

    some great posts here to catch up on....and I love the post about your name...lovely to know it's origin and how to pronounce it, very pretty.

    Those cycads are marvellous, I haven't seen one with red seeds!

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  55. Tess KincaidApril 20, 2009 at 5:32 AM

    Thanks for the touch of pink in my dark, dark rainy Monday, Arija!

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  56. TulipApril 20, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    lovely pink flowers my favorite color. really i love your entry. thanks for sharing.

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  57. MedaMApril 20, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    I am trying to imagine how wonderful feeling it is to enjoy such a beautiful garden when ever you want. How delightful is to see such lovely flowers and blossoms of various colors and shades! Your lovely Rhododendron really deserves your poetic words; it really is a treasure.

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  58. UnknownApril 20, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Wonderful, just wonderful. I love the crabapple. We just cut back our "roto", as it was growing massively out of control right up against the house but there is another one. I wish they were farther out into the garden but I do love them.

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  59. MelitaApril 20, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    Hello Arija,
    What a beautiful flowers you got here - the top one being my favourite ?
    Never seen any of these in real life.

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  60. msdewberryApril 20, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving comments about my flowers. And thank you for the names of some of the flowers I didn't know of. I have a lot to learn!!!
    Your flowers are beautiful!! Spring with its flowering trees and blooms are my favorite time of the year!

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  61. MariamellieApril 21, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    Dear Arija, it is always a delight to visit your blog! =)

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