Image copyright Liz Orr 2014
White Heather is less common than lilac or purple heather, so it is considered to be lucky. Lucky for me that Liz sent me this photo, and I hope this picture brings you good luck!
Showing posts with label Family Ericaceae. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Family Ericaceae. Show all posts
Wednesday, 19 February 2014
Tuesday, 18 February 2014
Purple Heather (Calluna Vulgaris) by Liz
Image copyright Liz Orr 2014
Heather is one of the National Flowers of Scotland and there are about 5 million acres Purple Heather across Scotland moors. Heather is usually lilac to purple, but there are some varieties in other colours including white, gold, copper and red. (See Scottish at Heart)
Tuesday, 11 February 2014
Pink Rhododendron by Frances
Image copyright Frances Brown 2013
Yesterday's flower bud was a deep pink Rhododendron, like the one above photographed in Sydney, by Frances
Friday, 7 February 2014
Thursday, 6 February 2014
White Rhododendron by Liz
Image copyright Liz Orr 2013
Another type of flower cluster - Rhododendrons. These pretty flowers were photographed in Scotland by Liz
Tuesday, 21 January 2014
Vireya by Janet
Image copyright Janet Denne 2014
As well as having vibrantly coloured flowers, Vireya rhododendron plants have an gorgeous glossy green foliage.
Monday, 20 January 2014
Flowers by Friends is back for 2014!
Image copyright Janet Denne 2014
Flowers by Friends is back for 2014 with a new wider format, and larger pictures. Today's flower, by Janet, is Vireya, a gorgeous type of Rhododendron. There are over 100o different flowering plants in the Rhododendron genus, which also includes the azaleas.
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