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08 August 2014

Who do I thank?


It is that time of year when the self-seeded Montbretia comes into flower. I love the splashes of colour around the garden. The only trouble is the leaves are quite prolific so I have to trim some off in order to move along paths etc, but aren't the flowers a pretty colour? Years ago I had one clump of leaves and no flowers and the same pattern was repeated for a very long time but when I turned part of the garden over to the wildlife the Montbretia came into it's own. Now I have four clumps scattered around and I don't know who to thank... the birds or the bees. 

13 comments:

  1. You can thank the birds and the bees ...and God...and Mother Nature...whatever your preference.

    Kelly green leaves with flowering blossoms is such a striking contrast and color combination. This is beautiful, Val. Have a lovely day.

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  2. nice...we found a sunflower like that...just popped up out of nowhere...a pretty cool surprise...they are very pretty.

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  3. This is a beautiful plant. I love the vibrant color of the flowers.

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  4. "Volunteer" flowers often show up in unusual places. What fun!

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  5. "Volunteer" flowers often show up in unusual places. What fun!

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  6. Pam. the colour of Montbretia is so vibrant, it brightens up a dull day.

    Brian, I am envious. I have tried to get sunflowers established, to no avail.

    Denise, I agree about the colour. It always makes me feel good to see the flowers open.

    TB, I like the expression 'volunteer' flowers, and they do show up in odd places.

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  7. "aren't the flowers a pretty colour?"

    Yes, they're gorgeous, Valerie!

    Isn't nature GRAND?

    Thanks for sharing its beauty, dear lady.

    Have a lovely weekend!

    X to you and Joe!

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  8. Ron, I do so love these flowers I just had to share them. Have a great weekend.

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  9. It is a lovely plant. It seems to grow wild in Cornwall, although I have not really understood why I don't see it growing wild elsewhere. It cannot be the climate as it does perfectly well in gardens!

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  10. Beautiful plant, Val. Looking good and I read the previous entry about Joe. So glad to hear things are better for him and you. Take care and enjoy your weekend.

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  11. Just thank them both! lol. Very pretty flowers.

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  12. That looks to be a flower that humming birds would love.

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  13. I'd never heard of Montbretia, but what a lovely, bright flower it gives.

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