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14 March 2010

The Blush of a Spring Amaryllis

A framed photo of the first tender color of blushing red emerges from an amaryllis bud.The pots of giant amaryllis bulbs are lined up in a row in front of the eastern windows. All year long I wait, water and watch. It starts sometime in January when the first little green nub starts to push up through the dark soil. I wait more and check the other pots to see if there are any more tentative green shoots. Within the next month they all start to push upward in various stages. Usually the giant crimson flowers are first with the lightly blushing pink ones last. The display goes on in the eastern light for weeks filling my home with various shades of crimson, scarlet, white, and pink until finally the last bloom fades and they all rest once again.









The first tender color of blushing red emerges from an amaryllis bud.
First Kiss
The first tender color of blushing red emerges from an amaryllis bud.
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A brilliant red amaryllis is deeply revealed in intimate detail.


A photo of a brilliant red amaryllis is deeply revealed in intimate detail.
Deep Kiss
A brilliant red amaryllis is deeply revealed in intimate detail.
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An amaryllis bud in flaming colors of red, orange and yellow emerges into the spring light.


A framed photo of an amaryllis bud in flaming colors of red, orange and yellow emerges into the spring light.
Flaming Bud
An amaryllis bud in flaming colors of red, orange and yellow emerges into the spring light.
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Red Flower Set of Three Display



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15 comments:

  1. gorgeous!... colors are so vibrant.. good job, julie.

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  2. Each is beautiful individually, but as a set, they are spectacular!

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  3. So beautiful ~ and to have them blooming in your house ~ extra wonderful!

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  4. gorgeous shots julie! the red is stunning! would be perfect to brighten up anyone's home! :)

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  5. oh yea, p.s., the fPOE book is published & ready for purchase! :)

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  6. Julie, these are gorgeous, especially when in the group. Awesome work!

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  7. These are absolutely exquisite! Magnificent form and such stunning colours!

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  8. I love this set, Julie! The second is my favorite - the shadow of the stamens is just stunning!

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  9. Thanks to everyone who commented! I am so glad you enjoyed my flashy flowers. Cheers!

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  10. Your photographs are stunning, Julie!

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  11. I love pots of Amarylis! Your photos are beautiful!

    I try to time my plants to bloom for Christmas, I got tired of buying poinsettias and the showy flowers are outstanding!
    They are really amazing plants!

    Your set of three pictures are wonderful!
    Tracey

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  12. Spring is here! Beautiful shots :)

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  13. These are beautifully alluring pictures

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  14. These are beautiful flowers, I used to know a lady who had so many of these and adored every one!

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