Sunday, January 16, 2011

TODAY'S FLOWERS ~ Petunias


In the heat of summer, when you can't cope with taking care of
a large garden any more, one can still have some bright colour
with a few petunias in a pot.


Not only are the colours cheerful but the detail of veining is
quite spectacular.


Pretty colour and a few drops of dew even make for a pretty
picture.



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29 comments:

  1. Torsdag 1952January 16, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Hallo Arija,

    ein schöner Ausblick auf die warme Jahreszeit, aber es wird bei uns noche in wenig dauern.

    Gruss Hartmut

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  2. Reader WilJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    The veining is spectacular and also the drops of water on the red flowers!

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  3. Anne Huskey-LockardJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    I love the purple petunias Arija~~they are the same as my Dad used to always grow. I had them for a long time in pots on the porch, until the chipmunks and raccoons decided to rip through everything I put out....
    I can see the photo and know exactly the smell.
    Thanks for the good memory!

    XXOO~~♥
    Anne

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Loved the veins...reminded me of the the hardy geraniums I'd seen on a blog recently. The purple ones are indeed spectacular! Liked the dewdrop photo too on that delicious pink!

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  5. Ruth HiebertJanuary 16, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    I cannot look at a Petunia without thinking of my Mother.She has been gone for many years.These were her favourite flowers and no garden was complete without some Petunias.Thanks for the memories.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  6. GaelynJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Arija, I love seeing your bright flower colors during the drab of winter here. And also knowing you Have bright blooms around you. Enjoy the summer.

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  7. LonaJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    It is so good to see some colorful petunias. I plant them every summer and I certainly needed a color fix today as cold as it is here.
    In fact I grew those same blue veined petunias last summer and loved them. Have a wonderful week.

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  8. CarlettaJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Nothing is nicer for me that potted petunias. You are right about the veining. Those purple ones are lovely!

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  9. Sylvia KJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Superb captures as always, Arija! Love the rich colors and, like Wil, the veining and the drops of water on the red ones! Breathtaking! Hope your weekend has gone well. Take care.

    Sylvia

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  10. CarverJanuary 16, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I love petunias. I used to have hanging baskets of them on my deck in the summer. These are very beautiful.

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  11. UnknownJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    As Annaflowergardengirl can attest, I'm NOT a fan of petunias in my own garden (mostly because they don't like my cool foggy conditions) but these gave me a huge smile. Nicely done!

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  12. JoJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    These are my husband's favourite flowers and I have pots of them at all four garage (his domain) doors and on either side of the gate onto the patio. I also have a deep purple but your photos are spectacular. Thanks for sharing. Stay well my friend. Blessings, Jo

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  13. Olga PoltavaJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Very pretty!

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  14. joJanuary 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Petunias at their best and most colourful.
    Mine always end up sticky somehow. Do yours?

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  15. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.January 16, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Bellissimi fiori... questi sono veramente molto profumati !!!
    In Italia vengono spesso messi alle finestre !
    Buona serata :)
    Myriam

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  16. Kathie BrownJanuary 16, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Arija, for me these are petunias in winter! How very lovely and purple!

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  17. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    these are gorgeous! are petunias easy to maintain? i've seen some in a plant market but i;m worried that they would wither and die if i forget to water them in a few days.:p

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  18. MedaMJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Oh, last summer I had petuinias of the same colors in my flower pots. :-)I love petunias because it blooms continuously. I love your flowers and photos, very much.

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  19. Ces AdorioJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    I love the purple that greeted me. These are beautiful flowers. Thank you for your awesome comment! Please give me a shot of your energy. My goodness. I feel so ancient. I need your zest! Tsup! Tsup!!!

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  20. Ces AdorioJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    By the way, before the end of this month, I shall pen a letter. I owe so many letters. :(

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  21. Martha ZJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    They tolerate all but te hottest weather.

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  22. Martha ZJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I like the petunias; they bloom here in all but the hottest weather bringing color when most other flowering plants have ceased blooming in the summer heat.

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  23. Mary Howell CromerJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    The top two with the deeper colouration with veins showing are so beautiful and they make me hungry for spring, yet we must most certainly move through winter to arrive to spring in time. Have a happy week~

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  24. Tess KincaidJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    So beautiful to these flower-starved winter eyes.

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  25. Míriam LuizaJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Estas fotos são espetaculares! Parabéns!

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  26. Bella SinclairJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Who would not want to enlarge those petunias! The colors. I wish I could be enveloped in those petals!

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  27. BeckyJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Those purple Petunias are a favorite and how wonderful to see that color in our "dead of winter"
    B.

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  28. DaveJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    A lovely set of images, nicely captured with great presentation

    Dave

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  29. LuziaJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Phantastische Farben, die Deine Petunien uns zeigen. Herzliche Grüße von Luzia.

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