Japanese Anemones make their presence known in September. These pretty flowers are very attractive to pollinators too. The term Japanese anemone is misleading. Anemone hupehensis is actually a native of Hupeh province in eastern China, but it was grown in Japanese gardens for centuries, hence the confusion. Colours vary from the purest of white and the palest pinksContinue reading “Flowers on Friday”
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Macro Monday #96
(click to enlarge to full size) Japanese Anemone (Anemone hupehensis) is a wonderful flower for the late summer and will grow in sun or shade so a good addition to the woodland border. The leaves are semi-evergreen and deeply cut and bring interesting texture to a herbaceous border. I just love the contrasting coronet of intense yellowContinue reading “Macro Monday #96”
Flower Portrait: Macro #15
(click to enlarge to full size) Anemone × hybrida ‘Whirlwind’ (Japanese Anemone) Anemone are herbaceous perennials with fibrous, rhizomatous or tuberous rootstocks, palmately lobed leaves and saucer-shaped, usually 5-petalled flowers.
Plant Portrait: Japanese Anemone
(please click to enlarge) Nalinki at Angles and Views has started #flowersoverflowers where we can share our favourite blossoms of the week. It seems like a good idea to spread some blooms across the Internet. I am more than happy to join in.
Macro #7: A Clash of Colours
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