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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Summer Showers!
Hi everyone! I'm so happy to report that we've had a day of much needed on an off showers here north of Philly! This is a Stargazer Lily that Ma gave me about 5-6 years ago. I really tried to get a shot of the drops on the leaves, believe me this year the rain is big news!!!
In the past this flower has been dinner plate big, this year not so much, but I'm still grateful for the display! Mother Nature is amazing, the ground is so hard and dry that water just runs off, so the showers (storms) were scattered today. Love that, giving the ground a chance to absorb some, soften up a bit and take in more water with each successive rain. Hopefully we'll have a few more over night too!
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These lillies are fabulous, and don't they smell wonderful. I would clip these and make a centerpiece.
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Say, we're practically neighbors! (Central PA) Love the lillies... great photos!
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Bella Rosa Antiques
Another shout from the Keystone state. Thanks for stopping by atMuldoon. At least it bloomed and is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Its raining here now. I'll send it your way.
Almost to pretty to cut! Almost....:)
ReplyDeleteThe lilies are so pretty! Love the color. I would like to thank you also for what I won from CSN stores. I picked a personal blender so I can make a single served smmothie since dh does not like them.....Christine
ReplyDeleteWhat can be better than pink lillies! Raindrops on Lillies, that's what! LOL
ReplyDeleteSo pretty.
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Sissie
Most of the time, nature provides the best of beauties. Your lily is a very nice color. Just the right touch of red.
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful lilly! We got rain yesterday and today and I'm soooo thrilled!
ReplyDeleteManuela
What a beautiful variety! SO glad for your rain--Jacqueline
ReplyDeleteGlad your Stargazer came through! Beautiful. Mine is still not wanting to. Glad you got the rain you needed!
ReplyDeleteYour lily is so very lovely! I can't imagine dinner plate sized, that must be stunning.
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Sally
What a beautiful flower and yes we got some more rain too that is much needed.
ReplyDeleteHappy Gratitude Wednesday! Lovely flowers and nice to meet you!
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You'll probably get even more rain tomorrow. I'm west of you and we had our second day of HEAVY rain and I'm about to float away. Great photo of the Lily.
ReplyDeleteStargazers really are stunning lilies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Lily! Mine have already faded. We were happy to get rain today ...it was dry for two weeks! Happy Outdoor Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteI love Stargazers. I need to move some of mine, they are next to a tree that has grown and now there is too much shade. Here in Oregon we have had crazy weather, too, June was the wettest June on record and now July is about to become the driest July on record. Our humidity is low, that is a saving grace.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo for rain. Here in the Cincinnati area we are way down too, but we've got flood alerts agian. Your Stargazer Lily is pretty. Wish we had smellavision you can almost smell the wonderful aroma comin thru..LOL
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Enjoy the rain.
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers! I really like this post. You take a great picture! Anne
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ReplyDeleteLove those lilies, they have the most delicious scent! So glad you finally had some rain.
Thanks for linking to Wednesday Gratitude, hope you're having a great week.
XO
Heidi - Heart and Home
Ahhhhh~~~lovely lilies:)
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Kay Ellen
Your Stargazer is so prety. I have a couple of those and mine are also very short this year. They have not yet bloomed.
ReplyDeletenot only do I love that flower, I love the name of it..Just beautiful
ReplyDeleteYour blog name is stinking cute !
ReplyDeleteLovely flower !
Hugs ! Kammy
Stargazers are really beautiful! I'm glad you got some rain finally. We had a little but not enough to really help. Happy Gardening! Jean
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lily! Now that I know the name I will be on the lookout for one!!
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Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Your Lilly is gorgeous. Here in San diego we are waiting for the sun to shine on a daily basis.
ReplyDeleteMImi
Love these lilies! It's way too hot here but I still buy them occasionally at the grocery store just for ME.
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Pat
A gorgeous flower! Have a good rest of the week :)
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Beautiful lilies! We won't get rain here until later in the year...our summers are hot and dry!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lillies. The heat is not helping them here though. It's 99 degrees today.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lily, the color is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the pictures - that lily is gorgeous! I bought a Tiny Dino lily and I hate it! I don't know what I was thinking.. I have all soft purples, reds, pinks, and yellows and I bought a CONSTRUCTION color orange lily..lol.
ReplyDeleteAlyssa @ Beholding the Beauty
Oh, one of my favorite flowers. I just took a picture of mine last night! The fragrance is wonderful! Glad you got the rain you needed! My BIL lives in Garnet Valley, so I know it's needed. Here in Iowa we've had plenty to share!
ReplyDeletePretty. We are getting tons of rain here in the afternoons making it so HUMID but my grass is nice and green and my flowers are blooming. Of course the people on the island who are vacationing are not happy about the rain:-(
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blooms! My weather's been the same as yours. I had one puny Stargazer and now my Madonna's have bloomed - they look good, at least!
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