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20 June 2012

A bit of flower inspiration..

... its only since we have moved that I've realised how few flowers there were where we previously lived - not many flowers in front gardens - in the gardens around us now there are lots of beautiful flowers (due to well established gardens) - I find them really inspiring - colours and the flower shapes themselves.

Lupins in a neighbours garden - beautiful colours!! Love how they fade from pink to orange, with a touch of paler colours. Definitely having some of these in our garden.
 This plant was in our garden - I have no idea what it is but love the seed heads with their wispy tops.
LOVE these roses - from our new garden - big old fashioned blousy roses - I especially like how the centre opens in what seems to be multiple swirls when they come in to full bloom.  Gorgeous.
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  1. Nice to have lots of plants in the garden, the unknown is a geranium(cranesbill) if you cut the seed heads down it will flower again.love francesca

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  2. Francesca has it right, they are a geranium, I have them in my garden. They flower forever if you keep removing the seeds. Gorgeous roses.
    Hugs
    Caz x

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  3. Yes, I have the perrennial geraniums in my garden - in fact, they have taken over!!!!! Some of them flower continuously, others need to be cut back to encourage new flowers. A particular favourite of mine is "Splish Splash" which is a gorgeous white with purple splashes on the petals!! Glad you are enjoying your new home Jo - Lovely roses too xx

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  4. Beautiful flowers. I love how inspiring flowers are. Been looking for a nice yellow Rose bush to add to our garden. No luck yet though. love that Blousey rose. Thanks for sharing and have a great day. Angela

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