tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post1799730002038500753..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: Guess the flower quiz?Rosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-76097397593053910532012-08-19T20:27:12.034+01:002012-08-19T20:27:12.034+01:00Thats good Bertie - keep watching I have another n...Thats good Bertie - keep watching I have another new lily, not open yet, called lDavidii which promises to be lovely. I also planted some Martagon lilies but sadly they have not flowered. Apparently they often take two years before they do, so I live in hope for future years. Are you still at Hidcote?Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-4652046319528540242012-08-19T20:14:59.106+01:002012-08-19T20:14:59.106+01:00Magnificent lilies! I just saved an image of them ...Magnificent lilies! I just saved an image of them to my ‘Interesting plants’ folder. Thanks Rosemary!Bertie Bainbridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13481499819811821263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-63941905453263700412012-08-14T20:11:31.155+01:002012-08-14T20:11:31.155+01:00Dear Paul - a big star, a tick and 10/10 yet again...Dear Paul - a big star, a tick and 10/10 yet again.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-20976285708215795032012-08-14T20:10:14.731+01:002012-08-14T20:10:14.731+01:00Thanks Nat - just returned home again.Thanks Nat - just returned home again.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-42866782267845627342012-08-11T07:57:39.219+01:002012-08-11T07:57:39.219+01:00Not sure of the flower....
Hope you have a wonderf...Not sure of the flower....<br />Hope you have a wonderful trip and look forward to reading all about it on your return :-)Nathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601477827694926858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-36523890225270551502012-08-10T08:48:46.031+01:002012-08-10T08:48:46.031+01:00Dear Sarah - you are right it is a puzzle, I was s...Dear Sarah - you are right it is a puzzle, I was surprised how it looked in the macro photo myself, all will be revealed next week. It looks as if the weather may be fine for our trip - fingers crossed.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-74473771601167984622012-08-10T08:47:04.959+01:002012-08-10T08:47:04.959+01:00It is difficult in its macro size to identify Yoko...It is difficult in its macro size to identify Yoko - so far only one person has got it right. Thanks for your greetings for the trip.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-18929357771254768612012-08-09T21:07:12.937+01:002012-08-09T21:07:12.937+01:00Your macro photo is such a puzzle! The colour of y...Your macro photo is such a puzzle! The colour of your hollyhocks are fantastic. I hope you have a wonderful holiday and I look forward to seeing some photos of your return.<br />Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-88337617438936277662012-08-09T04:47:40.648+01:002012-08-09T04:47:40.648+01:00Though I love sky blue flowers, I can’t identify t...Though I love sky blue flowers, I can’t identify the flower. I look forward to the answer on your return. The yellow lilies must have cheerful hue with your garden and the hollyhocks in your son’s garden is so beautiful. Have a nice trip, rosemary.<br /><br />Yokostardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-15306913554243516152012-08-08T22:39:39.318+01:002012-08-08T22:39:39.318+01:00Thanks Marie - Do your hollyhocks not survive the ...Thanks Marie - Do your hollyhocks not survive the winter? may be the ground becomes too hard. Our hollyhocks come up year after year. There may be still time for them to bloom, they are only just flowering here.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-80346298598381697102012-08-08T22:20:52.643+01:002012-08-08T22:20:52.643+01:00Have a good trip! I don't know the flower, bu...Have a good trip! I don't know the flower, but I adore hollyhocks. I had a blogging friend send me some seeds from her garden. Unfortunately, I didn't plant them soon enough and I probably won't get any blooms this year. I did, however, save some seeds, so there's always next year. ;)Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15577757312285531026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-1878272178122978682012-08-08T19:59:45.534+01:002012-08-08T19:59:45.534+01:00I really think that the flower is very difficult t...I really think that the flower is very difficult to recognise in the macro form, but as you mention it has lovely details when you see it close up. I was also fascinated by the double volutes, thank you for introducing me to that term, and you are right they do form miniature Ionic columns. I am pleased that you have put a label to them, I knew they reminded me of something but could not think what.<br />We have a wedding anniversary lunch to attend in Scotland and then we are staying a couple of nights in a favourite spot of ours in the Lake District.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-29894080992844424762012-08-08T19:47:45.861+01:002012-08-08T19:47:45.861+01:00Caro Graça
Muito obrigado pelo seu comentário lind...Caro Graça<br />Muito obrigado pelo seu comentário lindo. Ainda bem que você gostava de ver as flores. Espero que você está desfrutando de um verão lindo em seu jardim. Agradeço a sua visita.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-25394154207421881192012-08-08T18:42:25.048+01:002012-08-08T18:42:25.048+01:00I don't recognize the flower, but I love the w...I don't recognize the flower, but I love the way the double volutes form miniature Ionic columns.<br />I am looking forward to tales and pictures from your trip.<br />--Road to ParnassusParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-59581991892001882572012-08-08T18:04:46.455+01:002012-08-08T18:04:46.455+01:00São flores maravilhosas e deves estar feliz por tê...São flores maravilhosas e deves estar feliz por tê-las no teu jardim!<br />As primeiras, em português, chamam-se "coroas de rei" e as outras são "Ibiscos" e existem em várias cores. Estes últimos querem muito sol e, como meu jardim tem muita sombra...não consigo tê-los!<br />Belissimas fotos.<br />Beijo<br />GraçaGraça Pereirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09050432005582897519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-72522599525128342692012-08-08T17:28:22.850+01:002012-08-08T17:28:22.850+01:00Thanks Filip.Thanks Filip.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-8826094828964969372012-08-08T16:57:41.478+01:002012-08-08T16:57:41.478+01:00I don't know the names of these flowers but th...I don't know the names of these flowers but they are all super.<br /><br />Greetings,<br />FilipFilipBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748038653807154529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-9709667939741849422012-08-08T15:04:31.749+01:002012-08-08T15:04:31.749+01:00I am sure I will be pointing my modest little came...I am sure I will be pointing my modest little camera around the place. Look forward to making contact with you on my returnRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-81030115449807867072012-08-08T14:57:18.688+01:002012-08-08T14:57:18.688+01:00That is a good description which I like - it is am...That is a good description which I like - it is amazing how beautiful macro shots of flowers are, and thank you for your good wishes re: the trip.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-82528244006632522102012-08-08T14:56:00.842+01:002012-08-08T14:56:00.842+01:00Well goodness I have no clue but that is always tr...Well goodness I have no clue but that is always true when we play this game with you. I have the other two growing in my modest garden. Take Lake District photos please. You are my roving reporter. hugs, OliveOlivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562775041134498313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-12669375257550306292012-08-08T14:43:55.199+01:002012-08-08T14:43:55.199+01:00Your mystery flower reminds me of a detail from a ...Your mystery flower reminds me of a detail from a faberge Easter egg, like a jewel. Have a good trip!Mark D. Ruffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241533547309049140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-9089977565303792692012-08-08T14:43:19.360+01:002012-08-08T14:43:19.360+01:00I'll have a shot at it being an Echinops. Have...I'll have a shot at it being an Echinops. Have a wonderful, wonderful trip Rosemary.Mr Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570356924117694493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-44740798874043544232012-08-08T13:47:25.910+01:002012-08-08T13:47:25.910+01:00Dear Val - a very good shot, but sorry not correct...Dear Val - a very good shot, but sorry not correct. I very nearly used a blue Agapanthus from the garden, but the flower above proved tantalisingly more difficult to recognise in macro form. Thanks for trying.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-50562277887149944192012-08-08T13:08:08.116+01:002012-08-08T13:08:08.116+01:00I am taking a guess. As you know i am no specialis...I am taking a guess. As you know i am no specialist on flowers.. but Heleen my daughter in law has these in the Alfanges garden.. "Agapanthus" .. they come also in white.<br />Have a great time in the Lake district and Scotland<br />Best wishes Rosemary.. another super flower quiz..<br />valvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-34407557954938405852012-08-08T12:46:15.670+01:002012-08-08T12:46:15.670+01:00Dear Olympia - look forward to connecting with you...Dear Olympia - look forward to connecting with you on my return. <br />Promise me that you will not spend too much time looking, or staying up into the small hours of the night like you did once before.<br />Do not bother with trees or shrubs - stick to the flowers on plants.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com