Published Sunday, July 18, 2010, OK personal/derivative use; link lovethatimage.artsquadgraphics.com.
Stargazer lily
This lovely lily is probably a ‘Stargazer’ lily, rubrum speciosa, taken on that Federal Way Symphony Garden Tour yesterday. I understand that all lilies like this used to point downwards, and growers managed to develop one whose blooms pointed upwards, thus “star gazer.” Great name, no?
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They are very beautiful indeed and such a lovely shade of pink. Gorgeous macro.
I hope you had a great time at the garden tour among such beautiful flowers.
I wish you an easy week!
Wonderful stargazer lily, just lovely..
Love your picture!!
Great post Sara and I never new that about the lily before. Thanks so much for this lovely photo. It’s truly a beauty.
An English Girl Rambles
Beautiful lily, I love the pretty pink color. Great photo!
cool bloom!
I just love the lilies! Very nice shot.
Beautiful Sara. The colors and the composition are magnificent against the black background.
You really nailed the composition, color and lighting on this gorgeous flower! Simply beautiful, Sara!
Magnificent tones and light against the dark background!
As usual and seemingly expected, your photo is fantastic. I need to walk in more gardens!
Peace.
Wonderful capture. The colors and detail are beautiful.
Well done.
absolutely beautiful. I posted Star-gazer this week as well but mine are a much deeper red. beautiful shot here
Pretty lily flower, beautiful color combination. Love your photo.
What a wonderful flower to look at. Great lens capture.
My Ruby Link for you
Great name and great scent. Have you discovered B & D Lilies in Port Townsend? They have a mail-order catalog online. Virtually all of my Asiatic and day lilies here in Gig Harbor were purchased there. I have some real beauties!
You always have such beautiful photo’s to view!
Time visiting your blog is time well spent.
Thank you for your visit to This Grandmothers Garden.
I have seen the babies flying through my gardens. What a joy it is to watch them!
Great photo of a lovely flower. Hope the rest of the garden tour was as rewarding.
Stargazers smell the sweetest, and longest, of any flower! Beautiful!!