I LOVE these, those flowers are just gorgoeous! The layers are so pretty and delicate. I bought a beautiful bouquet of them last year at Costco, they had one bunch and I've never seen them there again.
The protea are at the San Francisco Zoo, in the African area. :)
I am so impressed that these are growing outside! Beautiful, beautiful colors! I hope you're not getting the crazy snow/bad weather again today (although I think it may be further east from you.)
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I loved this vivid red-orange against the slate blue pots in the background. Such a nice contrast!
Beautiful! Simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! We've barely got green grass much less flowers.
ReplyDeleteI love the 2nd shot - beautiful layers!
ReplyDeleteand I was excited today when I noted the dogwood buds - can't wait for some flowers! Wonderful shots. TFS!
ReplyDeleteLove the color in these! Those petals look so soft and delicate.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Pat, the colors are gorgeous! Feels good to see the sun shining on the petals :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so beautiful! The colors are stunning.
ReplyDeleteLOVE these! Pat, will you come plant my garden? Is there a species or plant out there that you don't know? :D
ReplyDeleteThey are so delicate looking! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors!! Can't wait to see those colors outside!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these, those flowers are just gorgoeous! The layers are so pretty and delicate. I bought a beautiful bouquet of them last year at Costco, they had one bunch and I've never seen them there again.
ReplyDeleteThe protea are at the San Francisco Zoo, in the African area. :)
What a pretty flower. It looks so fluffy.
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! Very pretty and I'm loving those red flowers! You always capture so much detail! I hope to be able to get just "one" like these!
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed that these are growing outside! Beautiful, beautiful colors! I hope you're not getting the crazy snow/bad weather again today (although I think it may be further east from you.)
ReplyDeleteLove all the layers of petals and gorgeous colours Pat.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. !!!