18/06/2008


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CENTAUREA MONTANA

Fortunately for me this lovely old-fashioned cottage garden plant self-seeds itself around here and there in my garden. The deep blue to violet flowers with a thistle-like centre and slender petals is not only attractive to me but also to bees!

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10 comments:

  1. Sue18 June 2008 at 22:55

    I love this plant. I have it in my garden as well and each year it is more splendid.

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  2. kari and kijsa19 June 2008 at 00:50

    Beautiful!

    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

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  3. Suzanne19 June 2008 at 04:51

    You have a lovely blog, I feel so calm after visiting. I have just popped over from Sweet Tidings hope you dont mind me leaving a comment.
    I typed this so calmly...

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  4. Lavinia19 June 2008 at 15:19

    Louise, there is a very delicate lace-like appearance to this flower. I don't think I've ever seen this before. The two tones in it is quite striking.

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  5. Anonymous19 June 2008 at 18:52

    I like this flower and, as you rightly say, so do the bees! xx

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  6. Anonymous19 June 2008 at 19:42

    Hi Louise,
    I have got this in my garden - it is a lovely colour.
    Sara from farmingfriends

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  7. ginny19 June 2008 at 19:53

    wow lovely shot Louise.
    How are your blackbirds doing? I have seen magpies on the neighbours Amelanchier tree.
    g x

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  8. Gina20 June 2008 at 03:37

    Beautiful plant Louise..such an interesting arrangement.. you're so lucky it's self-seeding.. I would love to have it in my garden! :)
    Gx

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  9. Anonymous20 June 2008 at 11:57

    To BEE? or not to BEE? Now that is the question...are you a BEE?

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  10. VP23 June 2008 at 20:09

    One of my favourites too Louise. And YES! you did see me on the telly!!!!!!!!

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