23/09/2009


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HEMEROCALLIS
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In my garden Hemerocallis, the Day Lily, is at its best in July. Positioned in a sunny position, it provides a daily succession of orange flowers; each single one withering by the end of the day.
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The name Hemerocallis comes from the Greek words, day and beautiful.
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Many other types of plant have a second flush later on in the year. I wish this one did; it would sit perfectly alongside the Autumnal pink, copper and red colours of the Dahlia.
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Illustration, 1885

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10 comments:

  1. Anonymous23 September 2009 at 22:38

    A lovely autumny specimen, Louise. I like the subtleties of colour and textures you've caught in this closeup.

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  2. Rosezilla (Tracie Walker)23 September 2009 at 22:44

    I love daylilies! I have some amaryllis, but that's all. They always bloom for Easter.

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  3. life in red shoes24 September 2009 at 00:33

    You captured the color perfectly!

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  4. HAWTHORN HALL24 September 2009 at 06:26

    You have captured the beauty of the lily perfectly. I have always admired botantical illustration - the older the better.

    Gillian

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  5. renaissance24 September 2009 at 14:37

    Gorgeous!

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  6. Simone24 September 2009 at 19:15

    That's a lovely autumnal shade of orange. My climbing rose (compassion) is having a second flush of flowers at the moment.x

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  7. sheila25 September 2009 at 05:25

    Ah! I LOVE those botanical illustrations. Gorgeous.

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  8. Lori at Jarvis House29 September 2009 at 13:59

    Day Lilies are a staple the gardens of Long Island, NY, USA. There are societies and garden groups specializing just on Day Lilies. I did a blog about road side day lilies and have many pictures of other cultivated day lilies that I have purchased from L.I. growers over the years. Check out my posts on day lilies.

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  9. Suburbia30 September 2009 at 00:15

    Wow so beautiful! You have captured the essence.

    unfortunately I have had to make my blog invite only. If you still want to read my ramblings then please e mail me (address on my profile page) and I will send you an invite x

    Thanks for your comments

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  10. elaine2 October 2009 at 19:38

    I agree Louise...if only they would make an appearance now. xox

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