Friday 13 September 2013

FRIDAY FLOWERS.....

'DAHLIAS'





Dahlias.........beautiful, bright and bold.
The shining star in the garden at this time of year, when everything else is starting to fade with autumn under way.

Discovered originally in Mexico by the Spanish in 1525, seed was brought back and introduced to Europe in 1789.   Fashionable again today......and now with 20,000 cultivars in existence.....one is spoilt for choice!






Each so unique and individual.....







Bursts of vibrant colour.....




Some subtle works of art....








 Memories of my childhood.......






On my wish list for the cutting garden next year....

*****

Wishing you a happy Friday and a lovely weekend!

Sophia xx


2 comments:

  1. Thanks for the burst of color on this chilly rainy day (I'm in Denver)! They're gorgeous!

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  2. A lovely way to start the weekend! Thanks for sharing these photos of one of my favorites flowers. I especially love the big, platter-sized Dahlias.
    Cheers,
    Loi

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