11.3.11

Bromeliads


 

“Blue flower, red thorns! Blue flower, red thorns! Blue flower, red thorns!

Oh, this would be so much easier if I wasn't color-blind!”

Donkey, From the movie Shrek.

Find out many interesting facts about this unique flower here.


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25 comments:

  1. MaiaMarch 11, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Beautiful silver vase bromeliads.
    I love your quote, it made me smile and I'm grateful for it.

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  2. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the GardensMarch 11, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Bromeliads; this one wants to be seen! Beautiful!

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  3. JamaMarch 11, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    They are gorgeous! We have lots of Bromeliads here and get to enjoy their blooms regularly.

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  4. Joanne OlivieriMarch 11, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I've not seen them in this color, they are amazing. Beautiful shots.

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  5. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪March 11, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I always think of them as pineapple flowers.

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  6. Flower TownMarch 11, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Beautiful, never had the chance to grow this one yet.

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  7. Maude LynnMarch 12, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    These are gorgeous!

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  8. BernieHMarch 12, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Such gorgeous flowers! That's a lovely bromeliad.

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  9. Discovery School at First Baptist HeathMarch 12, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Stunning.. I so love bromilads!! What beautiful captures!

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  10. UnknownMarch 12, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    wow, i've never seen this kind of bromeliad. what a gorgeous shade of pink.

    Today's Flowers @ Live in the Moment

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  11. AnonymousMarch 12, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Truly gorgeous!!

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  12. msdewberryMarch 12, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    These are beautiful! I have only seen these in Nurseries here. Nice to see them here also!

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  13. RandiMarch 13, 2011 at 12:18 AM

    That is amazing! The colors are so beautiful. Love it!

    My entry is here

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  14. Carolina MountainsMarch 13, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Lovely. These are one of my favorites - even I can grow them!

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  15. Modern MomMarch 13, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    This is the first time I've seen this flower. How lovely.

    My entry.

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  16. A Garden of ThreadsMarch 13, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Amazing, love the flowers on the bromelaids.

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  17. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to CookMarch 13, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    I don't think I've seen them before, they are just beautiful.

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  18. JoyfulMarch 14, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Lovely blooms. Happy Blue Monday.

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  19. SmilingSallyMarch 14, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Thorns, but oh, so pretty.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  20. LindyLouMacMarch 14, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Hi there this is my first time joining in with Monday Mosaic and I am now hopping around from Italy viewing all the wonderful blogs that join in. Stunning flowers.

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  21. SnapMarch 14, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    magnificent!!!

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  22. LVMarch 14, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Glad I found your blog. A friend just gave me one of these that was not doing well for them. Now I know what it is and what will happen if I can get it to survive.

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  23. Southwest Cottage DesignsMarch 14, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Your flower photos are gorgeous! I like your About Me words about gardening. Today I found you at Blue Monday and am your new follower now. I'd love for you to visit my blogs and follow me, too. Happy Blue Monday!

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  24. annies homeMarch 14, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    beautiful

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  25. Míriam LuizaMarch 16, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Lindas bromélias!

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