Floral – Page 2 – Susan Rushton

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022

Gallery Of Plants With Green Flowers

Today I’m sharing pictures of green flowers. These curiosities of the plant kingdom challenge our preconceptions. Green is the colour we imagine leaves and stems to be; flowers are supposed to be more showy to grab our attention. Continue reading “Gallery Of Plants With Green Flowers”

September 27, 2022

Flower of the Day: Lavender-blue Hydrangea

Lavender-blue hydrangea with raindrops

Something cheerier today – one of nature’s many blessings. I’ve quite a collection of pictures of hydrangeas in antique, autumnal colours, but have selected this for its clear, uplifting colour and the freshness of the raindrops. Continue reading “Flower of the Day: Lavender-blue Hydrangea”

September 12, 2022

Flower of The Day: Dahlia

Crimson and white bicolour dahlias

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August 31, 2022

Wordless Wednesday: Gilding the Lily?

Nature gilds the lily

August 24, 2022August 25, 2022

Southport’s Summer Flower Show is Back at Last

Dahlias displayed as cupcakes at the Southport Flower Show — Dahlias displayed as cupcakes by The Dahlia Society’s Northern Committee

After a two-year hiatus, courtesy of the pandemic, the Southport Flower Show was back in style for its 91st year. This northern show has something for everyone – even well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. For those who couldn’t make it, here are some of my pictures:

Burgundy and silver leaf begonia leaves, Dibleys Nurseries stand, Southport — Dibleys Nurseries’ display of begonias with burgundy and silver leaves

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August 22, 2022August 22, 2022

A Floral Feast For Your Eyes

Arrangement of garden flowers: hydrangea, dahlia, phlox, helenium, scabious, sunflower, amaranthus

This colourful floral fantasy is the winning design from Class No. 321 (Blooming Lovely) in the Floral Art Marquee of the Southport Flower Show by Ann Coulton. Continue reading “A Floral Feast For Your Eyes”

August 15, 2022August 15, 2022

Pink Hollyhock-style Flowers on a Shrubby Plant

Malva × clementii 'Rosea'

I wanted to title my post the botanical name for this spectacular plant, which is widely grown locally, but have abandoned my efforts after some research. An explanation would run into several hundred words, would clarify little to nothing and be tedious, so I’ve spared you that. The folk name, tree mallow, is used for several species too. Continue reading “Pink Hollyhock-style Flowers on a Shrubby Plant”