Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Photos of Flowers


I have a really busy day today, so I am posting some photographs for your enjoyment!
These are all photographs of Lupines. I took these with my old camera a few years ago. Some years the Lupines are fantastic, other years they all die out from our harsh Minnesota winters.

I love this bi color one, it only bloomed one year.



In Minnesota the Lupines bloom around June 15th give or take a few days. They bloom about two weeks, less if we get heavy rains and wind. I have volunteer seedlings that come up in some of the strangest places, but Lupines are best left alone and not transplanted. The tiny seedlings bloom later in the summer. Deer usually don't eat Lupines. These photographs were all taken in the display gardens here. What I now call my wildflower patch! :)
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13 comments:

  1. flydragonFebruary 3, 2009 at 6:07 AM

    I love lupines. I started some from seed a few years ago but only managed to get 2 plants to grow and they only lasted 2 years. After seeing these, I've got to try again!!!

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  2. AndreaFebruary 3, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    What beautiful colours!!! Such a nice way to start the day....thanks for sharing! :)

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  3. UnknownFebruary 3, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    Thanks, I certainly did enjoy these pictures.

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  4. RURAL February 3, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Now you have me pining for lupines. Those sure are beautiful.

    Jen

    Really truly, 6 more weeks?

    Jen

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  5. Coffee with CathyFebruary 3, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    Gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing on this windy and cold wintry day.

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  6. Jeanne EstridgeFebruary 3, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    How beautiful -- and just what I needed when it's 20 degrees outside and snowing -- again.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    gorgeous.. warms my heart and soul and gives me hope that spring will come again :)

    blessings
    gp

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  8. PamelaFebruary 3, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    Wish I could share with you the lupines blooming in spring through the Columbia River Gorge. I love to drive through the purple washed canyons --

    I have a few in my garden - and I don't think it is the winter that kiss them. I think mine get some kind of "rust"

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  9. Roxane B. SalonenFebruary 4, 2009 at 1:34 AM

    Lovely! Thanks for the midwinter color!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    Gorgeous - those lupines are enormous!

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2009 at 6:07 AM

    I have always admired these flowers but have terrible luck with them in GA. I enjoyed these photos so much.

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  12. DayPhotoFebruary 4, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Your yard is drop dead beautiful! WOW! You are amazing!

    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2009 at 3:16 AM

    The Lupines are beautiful. Your diplay garden/wildflower patch is wonderful.
    It is just the right time to see these pictures.
    Now, I can't wait until spring.
    Have a great day.
    pam

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