So, it is no longer Sunday… WordPress has been failing to post some of some scheduled items lately so her it is… Magenta Monday
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
September 16, 2022
Silent Sunday: Magenta Lily
Category Archives: Flowers
Water Lily Pad Textures
…and not a frog in sight!
August 26, 2022
Cypress Gardens, Moncks Corner, SC
Water Lily and Lily Pads
More from our Water Lilies from our paddle at Cypress Gardens last week.
The same bloom from a different angle and with a different lens.
Just before we left the sun came out which enhanced the reflection of the nearby trees in the dark water.
August 26, 2022
Cypress Gardens, Moncks Corner, SC
Water Lily Portraits
More from our Water Lilies from our paddle at Cypress Gardens last week.
August 26, 2022
Cypress Gardens, Moncks Corner, SC
Water Lily, 1X1
Ted and I paddled the swamp at Cypress Gardens last week. The Water Lilies got most of my attention.
August 26, 2022
Cypress Gardens, Moncks Corner, SC
Black Swallowtail All In
I tried to wait him out for a full body shot, but a swarm of mosquitoes moved me on while the Black Swallowtail remained content inside the giant hibiscus bloom.
More of the White Lilies
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
July 29, 2022
Silent Sunday: White Lilies
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
July 29, 2022
Late Blooming Magnolias
Only a few Magnolia Trees around the Low Country have flowers on them now. There are so many varieties it’s hard to get a handle on the expected bloom time, but they are winding down in numbers, but not size or presentation.
These ones surely don’t mind the heat and are one of those plants that tolerate, and perhaps thrive, on overnights that stay above 75 F (24 C).
A single bee was attracted to this huge blossom, giving it a thorough inspection.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
July 29, 2022
First and third images edited with DxO FilmPack.
Texas Star Hibiscus at Long White Bridge
Red Texas Star Hibiscus is about the only plant in bloom near the iconic Long White Bridge at Magnolia Plantation right now.
The individual flowers make quite a presentation, and generally there is only one bloom at a time on a stalk.
I looked for insect occupants but didn’t find any this time out.
A wider view…
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
July 18, 2022