12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood

Time seems to be flying by around here. It is the tenth of the month and you know what that means. Yes it is time for me to join my friends on Ten on the Tenth for another project. This time we have gotten together to share flower related ideas. Last month we shared beauty and fashion ideas.

Today I am sharing photos of 12 varieties of stunning flowers that grow in my neighborhood. Now if there is one thing you, my regular readers, know about me, it’s that I have a brown thumb. I am terrible at keeping things alive. So when this idea came along I really struggled with it.

Be sure to scroll all the way down to see what my blogging friends came up with this month.

Petunias, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

While I may be terrible at keeping plants alive I would like to think that I’m pretty good at photography. So instead of showing you how to kill flowers in your gardens, I’ve chosen to show you the beauty in my neighborhood. I live in a zone 7 planting area if that is of any help.

Yellow Lily, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

Pink Rose, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

I’m going to keep the talk to a minimum and let you enjoy the flowers.

Marigold, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

Fuchsia daily, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

Lily, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

Periwinkle, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

If anyone has any idea what this one is please let me know in the comments. To me it looks like the flowers from a zucchini plant but in the wrong color.

lilac flowers, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

Red Dianthus, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

pink and red carnations, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

I had done another photo essay on Spring flowers in Greece. They have other varieties there.

Pink Peonies, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

White roses, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

Pink Roses, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

Yellow Hibiscus, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

Clematis Pink Champagne, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

Orange roses, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

The Belle of Woking Clematis is my favorite.

Belle of Woking Clematis, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

Let’s talk about this one for a moment. It looks like a Busy Lizzy, but I didn’t find any that had leaves like these. What is your opinion?

Busy Lizzies, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

Sometimes, the beauties are hiding behind a fence!

Pink and yellow rose, 12 Varieties of Stunning Flowers in my Neighborhood www.theboondocksblog.com

I have to say one thing about photography. It forces you (in a good way) to pay attention to things you normally don’t notice. I hope you’ve enjoyed my photo essay on 12 varieties of stunning flowers that grow in my neighborhood. I’m sure there are many more. Which one was your favorite?

Now hop on down to see what my friends have in store for you today.

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Christina Makri

Wednesday 4th of July 2018

What a lovely collection of flowers and photos Mary. Gorgeous colors!

Mary

Thank you so much Christina. I didn't think these could match our Greek flowers but they have their own beauty!

Lisa

Sunday 10th of June 2018

Thank you for sharing all the beautiful flowers from your neck of the woods.

Thank you Lisa for visiting. I really enjoyed this project.

Kim

So many pretty flowers blooming in your neighborhood, Mary. That much be lovely to witness. My yard is still half asleep! I hope things open up soon, I'm ready for some color!

I hope so too Kim. The whole area looks so pretty with the flowers all over.

cindy@countyroad407

I have a brown thumb too. If I added up the money spend on dead flowers each year I'd probably have a heart attack. Love your photography! Thanks for sharing. They are beautiful!

Thank you Cindy. I feel better knowing that there are more of us out there. I love flowers, they are so inspiring, but I leave the growing to others.

Jemma

Such a gorgeous collection of flowers in your neighborhood!

Thank you Jemma, and I never would have paid attention had it not been for this project.