Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens'
This week's photohunt theme is purple. I knew right off that I would post some flower pictures. The hard part was deciding which ones. I love the mix of colors on Cerinthe - from green to the dark purple bell. The bees love these. They will get in the small bell at the bottom and buzz. It is such as great sound in the garden.
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
Lavandula stoechas
Geranium 'Splish-Splash'
Allium gigantium
Related post: Photohunt: Purple April 2009
Comments (16)
So beautiful! I did flowers too and finally chose a wild one.
Posted by Susanne | June 26, 2010 8:03 AM
Posted on June 26, 2010 08:03
The first photo is my favorite one of the day--a beautiful purple.
Posted by And Miles To Go.... | June 26, 2010 8:38 AM
Posted on June 26, 2010 08:38
Wonderful collection. Amazing how many shades of purple there are. Have a great weekend.
Posted by Annie | June 26, 2010 8:44 AM
Posted on June 26, 2010 08:44
I must have that geranium! Off to search the internet for a source.
Posted by Chris | June 26, 2010 9:09 AM
Posted on June 26, 2010 09:09
Except for the last photo all the rest I am unfamiliar and they are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Purple blossom
Posted by Manang Kim | June 26, 2010 9:25 AM
Posted on June 26, 2010 09:25
I'm loving all these purple flowers showing up on the PH posts today!
My purple post is up
Posted by bonggamom | June 26, 2010 9:56 AM
Posted on June 26, 2010 09:56
I don't think I've ever seen flowers like these before.
My PhotoHunt is New Shoes
Posted by Alice Audrey | June 26, 2010 10:10 AM
Posted on June 26, 2010 10:10
Beautiful purples!
Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | June 26, 2010 10:31 AM
Posted on June 26, 2010 10:31
Wow to all your photos but super wow to the first one -- don't think I've ever seen this plant but it's a beauty.
Posted by menehune | June 26, 2010 12:50 PM
Posted on June 26, 2010 12:50
Nothing like the brilliant colours shared by nature! Great shots Marta.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by Jerry | June 26, 2010 6:45 PM
Posted on June 26, 2010 18:45
Splish-Splash is such a good name for it.
Great shots.
Posted by Alice Audrey | June 26, 2010 8:57 PM
Posted on June 26, 2010 20:57
They are all very pretty :-)
Posted by CherryPie | June 27, 2010 7:23 AM
Posted on June 27, 2010 07:23
The last flower is so pretty. You have done a great job with the macro.
Posted by ann | June 27, 2010 10:07 PM
Posted on June 27, 2010 22:07
Hi Martha --
Glad I kept on checking back at your blog. Your purple Photo Hunt entry may be on the late side but it sure was worth waiting for. :)
Posted by YTSL | June 28, 2010 7:10 AM
Posted on June 28, 2010 07:10
Lovely flowers!
Posted by azahar | June 29, 2010 4:55 AM
Posted on June 29, 2010 04:55
Wow Marta, these photos are fantastic! I especially love the first one. Great choices for the theme.
Posted by girasoli | July 1, 2010 2:12 AM
Posted on July 1, 2010 02:12