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Blue Flowers of 2009 #264223 Feb 21st, 2009 at 10:31 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas WOW I was excited to see these grape hyacinth bloom so early this year it's still February! "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 #264243 Feb 21st, 2009 at 12:34 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas I can't remember the name of these,,,,,, it's blooming in my Birdbath planter "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 angelblossom #264247 Feb 21st, 2009 at 12:49 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Pretty!! It looks like spring!!! But.......how can the birds take a bath when you plant flowers in their birdbath??!! Last edited by Shirley4; Feb 21st, 2009 at 12:50 PM. Reason: can't spell!!! "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 Shirley4 #264248 Feb 21st, 2009 at 12:51 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA I like the angel! "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 Shirley4 #264249 Feb 21st, 2009 at 12:54 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas Originally Posted by Shirley4 Pretty!! It looks like spring!!! But.......how can the birds take a bath when you plant flowers in their birdbath??!! It doesn't hold water ,,, it has a big leak ,,,,, that's why I made it a planter :wink: "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 angelblossom #264260 Feb 21st, 2009 at 01:46 PM Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Shirley4 Giggles Shirley4 Giggles Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 26,932 Rocky Mount, VA Good recycling!!! "I Love Virginia!"

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 Shirley4 #264391 Feb 21st, 2009 at 08:17 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 47,817 Likes: 37 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 47,817 Likes: 37 Southern Missouri More beautiful flowers, Diane----Bless you for sharing your happiness with us--- ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 JunieGirl #264395 Feb 21st, 2009 at 08:23 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Wonder if it is a blue primrose? b PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 angelblossom #264396 Feb 21st, 2009 at 08:25 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania [quote=angelblossom] WOW I was excited to see these grape hyacinth bloom so early this year it's still February! [/quote Aweeeeeeeeeeee hyacinth is so cute.. Wheres your puppy? Need him in a photo in the new camera.. PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 dodge #264410 Feb 21st, 2009 at 09:14 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas The grape hyacinth is in the front yard,, She doesn't go out front with out a leash, because she expects a loooooooong walk if I put the leash on her, There are current pictures of her in the critter corner tho,, :wink: "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 angelblossom #264506 Feb 22nd, 2009 at 02:02 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 19,141 Likes: 33 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 19,141 Likes: 33 Monroe, NC so the grape hyacinth is considered blue? I just looked out and mine have done unusually well this year tool. Guess they like the weird weather.

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 Bestofour #264508 Feb 22nd, 2009 at 02:05 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas well Mine are blue,,,,,,,, "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 angelblossom #264510 Feb 22nd, 2009 at 02:32 PM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY plants 'n pots Purl One plants 'n pots Purl One Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY I LOVE LOVE LOVE the composition of that first picture, Diane!!!

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 plants 'n pots #264519 Feb 22nd, 2009 at 03:25 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas awwwwwwwww Thanks Lynne "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 angelblossom #264632 Feb 23rd, 2009 at 06:33 AM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 19,141 Likes: 33 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 19,141 Likes: 33 Monroe, NC grape hyacinths look really good with yellow flowers.

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 Bestofour #264854 Feb 24th, 2009 at 05:16 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 19,141 Likes: 33 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 19,141 Likes: 33 Monroe, NC can i call these blue too?

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 Bestofour #264885 Feb 24th, 2009 at 07:02 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Is the first one Periwinkle? PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 dodge #264887 Feb 24th, 2009 at 07:07 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas Absolutely Sheri they look blue to me,,,,,!!!!!!!! "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 dodge #264909 Feb 24th, 2009 at 08:43 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 47,817 Likes: 37 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 47,817 Likes: 37 Southern Missouri Originally Posted by dodge Is the first one Periwinkle? sure looks like it to me, Barb..... ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 JunieGirl #264953 Feb 25th, 2009 at 05:18 AM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 19,141 Likes: 33 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 19,141 Likes: 33 Monroe, NC In real life both of those are more of a purple in a blue. I think that top one is some type of vinca.

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 Bestofour #266734 Mar 4th, 2009 at 06:13 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas Blue Bicolor Pericallis "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 angelblossom #266783 Mar 4th, 2009 at 09:16 PM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY plants 'n pots Purl One plants 'n pots Purl One Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY OMG Diane - I love love love that plant!!! I am telling you - you always find the most beautiful flowers!!!

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 angelblossom #266788 Mar 4th, 2009 at 09:24 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 47,817 Likes: 37 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 47,817 Likes: 37 Southern Missouri Originally Posted by angelblossom Blue Bicolor Pericallis BEAUTIFUL---Lynne said it all---- ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 JunieGirl #267040 Mar 6th, 2009 at 06:25 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas I'm putting this flower in this thread Because it has blue tipped petals that blends into Purple,,, First time I've had this Plant ,, it's suppose to be hardy in my zone so we'll see,,, Stokesia Purple Parasol "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 angelblossom #267060 Mar 6th, 2009 at 07:36 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Beautiful all of them. PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 angelblossom #267068 Mar 6th, 2009 at 07:57 PM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 47,817 Likes: 37 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 47,817 Likes: 37 Southern Missouri another beautiful flower, Diane----I dont know how you do it, but you sure have a way about you for finding them. I won't even get to go LOOK for about 9 or 10 weeks yet--- So keep those pictures coming, OK???? ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 JunieGirl #267120 Mar 7th, 2009 at 06:58 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION.... PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 dodge #267807 Mar 10th, 2009 at 05:09 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas This is a Ground Cover,, But I decided to put it in an old clay pitcher,, it's drought tolerant, and BLUE!!!!! Lithodora diffusa Grace Ward Short 6" - Plant 15" apart. zone 6-10. Spreading dark green mat is engulfed in true blue flowers from March to July. Excellent as an edger or in the rock garden. Must have full sun, and not too much water., cut it back after flowering to freshen the foliage. "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 angelblossom #267829 Mar 10th, 2009 at 06:40 PM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY plants 'n pots Purl One plants 'n pots Purl One Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY Had it, loved it, didn't come back...

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 angelblossom #267884 Mar 11th, 2009 at 07:02 AM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 19,141 Likes: 33 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 19,141 Likes: 33 Monroe, NC Originally Posted by angelblossom This is a Ground Cover,, But I decided to put it in an old clay pitcher,, it's drought tolerant, and BLUE!!!!! Lithodora diffusa Grace Ward Short 6" - Plant 15" apart. zone 6-10. Spreading dark green mat is engulfed in true blue flowers from March to July. Excellent as an edger or in the rock garden. Must have full sun, and not too much water., cut it back after flowering to freshen the foliage. that's one of the things that make Diane's flowers look so pretty is that she uses unusual containers for plants. I think so anyway.

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 Bestofour #267900 Mar 11th, 2009 at 10:51 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania I just got Nemophila babylue eyes .....seeds today and THought it was the same. Guess not ..Annual. Keep some seeds for me of that .. Thanks B PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 dodge #267958 Mar 11th, 2009 at 05:44 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas I'll try Dodge,, This is the first year for them we'll see how it takes here,, Thanks Sheri! "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 angelblossom #267962 Mar 11th, 2009 at 06:06 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 dodge #269619 Mar 19th, 2009 at 06:20 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas Texas Blue Bonnets Came back from last year and are starting to Bloom "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 angelblossom #269620 Mar 19th, 2009 at 06:25 PM Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 19,141 Likes: 33 Monroe, NC Bestofour Patriot Bestofour Patriot Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 19,141 Likes: 33 Monroe, NC simply gorgeous.

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 Bestofour #269640 Mar 19th, 2009 at 07:08 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania What a gorgous blue. One year I grew texas blue bonnets ,I even have a framed photo of it on my wall. Mine was different, it hung sideways. However.....Diane ....Please save seeds for yours truly.. Thanks b Your doing great with that Nikon which I envy. PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 dodge #269642 Mar 19th, 2009 at 07:09 PM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend angelblossom A Gnome's Best Friend Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 30,001 Arlington,Texas Thanks DODGE!!!!!!!!!!! These spread soooooooo quickly I may Just Dig up a piece and send it,, "Grace without perfection is more to be desired than perfection without grace."

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 angelblossom #269666 Mar 20th, 2009 at 06:13 AM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY plants 'n pots Purl One plants 'n pots Purl One Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 31,597 NY I LOVE that flower Diane! Just did a google search and found this - apparently it's in the lupine family. Quote The original 1901 legislation specifed Lupinus subcarnosus, but was amended in 1971 to include L. texensis and "any other variety of bluebonnet not heretofore recorded" (there are at least four other species of bluebonnet growing in Texas: L. havardii, L. concinnus, L. perennis, and L. plattensis). L. texensis and L. subcarnosus are native to Texas. Last edited by plants 'n pots; Mar 20th, 2009 at 06:17 AM.

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 angelblossom #269669 Mar 20th, 2009 at 07:18 AM Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania dodge Hot Rod dodge Hot Rod Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 21,848 Rural - Western Pennsylvania Diane Wonderful.. Do that . I took a photo of my one on the wall that I cherish.. Soon as I get an upload on my dialup here.. Thanks.. barb PS... My horse isn't here, this is my Nitemare..

Re: Blue Flowers of 2009 dodge #269671 Mar 20th, 2009 at 07:25 AM Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 47,817 Likes: 37 Southern Missouri JunieGirl Frogger JunieGirl Frogger Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 47,817 Likes: 37 Southern Missouri Diane, simply beautiful....I love how blue flowers show up on the green of the leaves....Thanks for sharing a photo of your beautiful flower. ________ Life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain!! .....