Blooming Collection (page 184)

Hydrangia Hortensia Hybrid Deciduous Shrub Good for seaside planting

Yellow bee orchid (Ophrys lutea) flowers. Photographed in Andalucia, Spain

Blooming desert. Masses of flowering Brassic sp. plants, blooming in the Sahara Desert after a wet winter. Photographed in Morocco, in February

Joint-pine (Ephedra major) blooming in the Sahara Desert, after a wet winter. Photographed in Morocco, in February

Camels grazing in the Sahara Desert
Camels (Camelus sp.) grazing in the Sahara Desert amongst masses of flowering Brassic sp. plants, after a wet winter. Photographed in Morocco, in February

Evening stock (Matthiola longipetala) plants, blooming in feilds. Photographed near Tallouine, Morocco, in March

Saharan sand dunes. Erg Chebbi sand dunes after a wet winter. Photographed in the Sahara Desert, Morocco, in February

Saharan lake and sand dunes. Temporary lake formed amongst the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, after a wet winter. Photographed in the Sahara Desert, Morocco, in February

Peach blossom (Prunus persica). Photographed in Cyprus

Tulipa Carousel with shaded petal

Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) blossom
Common hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) blossom. Photographed in the Cairngorms National Park, Scottish Highlands, in June

Cherry blossom (Prunus Kursar )

Cherry tree (Prunus sp. )
Cherry tree (Prunus sp.) in bloom

Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
Marigold flower (Calendula officinalis). This plant is commonly used in herbal medicine to treat minor skin wounds, reduce inflammation and to treat eczema. It is also edible

Crabapple tree (Malus sp. )
Crabapple tree (Malus sp.) in bloom. Photographed in spring

Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
Marigold flower (Calendula officinalis). This plant is commonly used in herbal medicine to treat minor skin wounds, reduce inflammation and to treat eczema. It is also edible

Desert rose flowers
Desert rose tree (Adenium obesum sokotranum) flowers. This subspecies of the desert rose is endemic to the Socotran archipelago of islands, meaning that it is found nowhere else

Echium flowers

Sunflowers (Helianthus sp. )
Sunflowers. Two sunflowers (Helianthus sp.) in bloom. Sunflowers are grown commercially for the oil obtained from the seeds

Spring blossom (family Rosaceae). These attractive flowers appear in the spring, and colouration varies between white and pink. The family includes tress and shrubs, such as the apple, cherry and pear

Periwinkle flowers

Crabapple blossom (Malus sp. )
Crabapple blossom (Malus sp.). Photographed in spring

Judas tree (Cercis siliquastrum)
Judas tree blossom (Cercis siliquastrum). Photographed in spring, in Porlock, Somerset, UK

Desert lily (Hesperocallis undulata) in flower after winter rains. Photographed in February, in the USA

Cherry blossom (Prunus Accolade )

Nerine bowendii
Nerine bowdenii by a Cotswolds limestone wall

Crab apple blossom (Malus coronaria)
Garland crab apple blossom (Malus coronaria). Photographed in March

Apple blossom (Malus x domestica). Photographed in spring

Dahlia Bergers Record flower
Dahlia flower (Dahlia Bergers Record ). Dahlias are ornamental flowers that have been cultivated in a wide variety of shapes and colours

Trumpet gentians (Gentiana acaulis) in a mountain meadow. Photographed in Switzerland

Dahlia Bergers Record
Dahlia flower (Dahlia Bergers Record, red)

El Paso Dahlia
Lilac-pink with a cream and yellow heart. Dahlia El Paso is an elegant small flowered decorative dahlia

Spring gentians (Gentiana verna) in the Dolomites, Italy

Sea bindweed (Calystegia soldanella) on the coast. Photographed in Sker, Wales

Black-eyed susan flowers being watered from a watering can. Black-eyed susan flowers (Rudbeckia hirta) originated in North America

Dahlia Rosella
Dahlia flower bud (Dahlia Rosella ) opening. Photographed in the morning

Sloe blossom (Prunus spinosa). Sloe, or blackthorn, flowers bloom in early spring, before the leaves appear on the branches

Sand food plant
Flowering sand food plant (Pholisma sonorae). This mushroom-shaped parasitic plant is native to the deserts of south-western USA and Mexico. It is found growing on shifting sand dunes

Desert rose tree (Adenium obesum sokotranum) in a rocky landscape. This subspecies of the desert rose is endemic to the Socotran archipelago of islands, meaning that it is found nowhere else

Common snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)
Common snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) flowering in spring. Photographed in Devon, UK

Common snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis). Close-up of snowdrops flowering in spring. Photographed in Devon, UK

Daffodils (Narcissus sp.). Daffodils are one of the most popular garden flowers, they are often seen as the heralds of the spring as they bloom early

Tulips

Daisy flower. The daisy (family Compositae) is actually a cluster of tiny individual flowers, or florets. The white petals are sterile ray florets

Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom, Europe

USA, WA, Sequim, Purple Haze Lavender Farm

Northern Cardinal, Cardinalis cardinalis, male on blooming Guayacan (Guaiacum angustifolium), Starr County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

Garden designs in our Garden Sammamish, Washington

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"Blooming Beauties: A Floral Symphony Across the Globe" Sweet Mock-orange or English Dogwood -Philadelphus coronary-, a delicate ornamental shrub, paints Thuringia, Germany with its vibrant flowers. Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium transforms into a mesmerizing tapestry of colors as spring blooms grace this enchanting European city. Alpenrose, snow-rose, or rusty-leaved alpenrose -Rhododendron ferrugineum- adorns Mt. Kramer near Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Upper Bavaria, Germany; nature's masterpiece amidst the Werdenfelser Land area. Dockey Woods in Buckinghamshire, England becomes an ethereal wonderland as spring bluebells carpet the beech woodland floor with their enchanting hues. Keukenhof unveils a breathtaking sight where tulip fields meet windmills; a picturesque scene that epitomizes the beauty of Netherlands' floral heritage. Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania bursts into life as spring flowers bloom and create an awe-inspiring display for visitors to behold. Great Gable stands tall and proud amidst Wasdale Valley in Lake District National Park, Cumbria; adorned by nature's handiwork showcasing blooming wonders against majestic landscapes. The Imagine Mosaic memorial to John Lennon pays tribute to his legacy near the Dakota Building while surrounded by Redvein Abutilon -Abutilon pictum-, adding splashes of color to Ecuador's Andean cloud forest. Warwick Castle in Warwickshire, England embraces its rich history while being framed by blooming gardens that add charm and elegance to this medieval fortress. Waterlilies (Nympheas), 1916-1919 immortalize Monet's artistic genius through his brushstrokes capturing these serene blossoms in a timeless masterpiece.