Tina's Picstory week´s topic is *in the garden* I love going to the Botanical Gardens at different times of the year when different species of plants are at their best showing....this week, I share, in and around the succulent area in the outdoor garden---
century plant blossom [bud - not in full bloom yet - the flower blossom is atop a 'stem' that juts into the air about 25-30 feet!! ---see photo at bottom of post]
variegated yucca
desert tree blossom
cactus blossom
aloe blossom [rounded cactus is barrel cactus]
close up of this species of aloe blossom
varigated yucca in foreground [century plant in background - blooms ONCE then dies]
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century plant blossom [bud - not in full bloom yet - the flower blossom is atop a 'stem' that juts into the air about 25-30 feet!! ---see photo at bottom of post]
variegated yucca
desert tree blossom
cactus blossom
aloe blossom [rounded cactus is barrel cactus]
close up of this species of aloe blossom
varigated yucca in foreground [century plant in background - blooms ONCE then dies]
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These are great photos, Ms Anni! I too enjoy visiting various gardens but have not really seen a cactus garden near our place. Cactus has caught my attention in many ways because of it's beauty despite its thorny characteristics.. I have not seen huge cactus before! Thanks for sharing this to us!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week ahead and take care :D
...thanks Farida.
DeleteWow, awesome pictures.
ReplyDelete...glad you liked 'em Denise.
DeleteWonderful shots of the cactus, Anni! I always love the cactus flowers. Looks like a beautiful garden, so many species. Have a lovely day.
ReplyDelete...thanks Eileen.
DeleteBeautiful series of cactus.
ReplyDelete...they are pretty in their own special way.
DeleteGorgeous. I love the flowers on cactus; they are elegant and colorful. Thanks for sharing these cactus pictures with me, Anni.
ReplyDelete...me too; and they bloom in so many beautiful, bright colors.
Deletewonderful pics! thanks for sharing with us! :)
ReplyDelete...thanks for hosting Tina.
DeleteThey are really pretty. We don't see many cactus around here, especially not the large ones like this.
ReplyDelete....right about now, I would LOVE to have some of Michigan's blueberries. LOL
DeleteGreat share for Ruby Tuesday..
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...thanks Leah.
DeleteThose were just so beautiful. Thanks for sharing your photos.
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...thanks for visiting Sharon.
DeleteAnni what an amazing series of pictures. I cannot believe the length of that aloe blossom. Are these gardens in your city or near by?
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...yes, the B. Gardens are in our city.
Deletesuper shots of such diverse cacti and their blooms...up here in Mass. we don't get to see this natural beauty...
ReplyDelete...it's amazing that they do so well here in all the humidity. In fact, I WAS surprised to see so many cactus in our area.
DeleteI had no idea that an aloe blossom could get that big. WOW. Love all the shots.
ReplyDelete...thanks Ann.
DeleteGreat pictures-
ReplyDelete...thanks Tammy
DeleteAnni, those are such great photos. Pictures of cacti are pretty cool. I am going to take a date with the wife to the Dallas Arboretum to see the Chihuly exhibit. Check out this link and see what you think.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.dallasarboretum.org/chihuly/index.htm
Chuck....this looks like a wonderful place...I bet it's simply breathtaking at night too.
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Very nice, Anni... We love to visit Biltmore during every season to see all of the different flowers/plants.... So I can understand why you visit during all different seasons.... Very nice... I love seeing things which we do not have here.... Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
...Oh yes, I know what you mean Betsy. I never tire of seeing flowers in bloom.
DeleteTotally gorgeous! Late visit from Ruby Tuesday.
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...thanks Rose.
DeleteWhowwhh, was für gigantische Pflanzen und wunderschöne Blüten. Top!!
ReplyDeleteLiebe Grüße von Mathilda
...thanks 'Tilda.
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