Today’s Flower: Pink Shrub
My neighbor has this lovely pink shrub that overhangs into my backyard. Guild-rez has just written in a comment that the shrub is weigela. According to Wikipedia, the genus is named after the German scientist Christian Ehrenfried Weigel.
I enjoy photographing all these cascades of pink bugle-like flowers.
Dainty, isn’t it?
naturegirl says
Ahh.. yes it is a wonderful world with all the Spring blossoms on trees! Your entry is beautiful!
Enjoy the view while it lasts!
Ilana-Davita says
Wonderful shots. My favorite is the first one.
Leora says
My favorite is the first one
Me, too! That's why I put it on top of the post.
Ilana-Davita says
You know what they say about great minds ... :-)
Valkyrien says
I cannot help you with the name, can only say I also enjoy all of the trees blooming theese days! And these pale pink flowers are so lovely! My guess you are happy your neighbour don't cut it....:)
Dhaval Jani says
First one is good but I like the 2nd one better...
Leora says
The 2nd one has four layers of depth. Maybe that's why you like it?
Dhaval Jani says
I think I like 2nd one because there is bit of everything... first one is like a common shot everyone tries to take that hehe 2nd one has flowers, buds, green plant etc... first one's dark background makes it sad looking and 2nd ones busy background makes it look cheerful!
2sweetnsaxy says
They are a pretty little flower. I think I like the last shot best. I don't know what they called.
Pagan Sphinx says
I'm probably wrong, but could it be an azalea? I have only seen them in white, light purple and red.
In any event, it's a very pretty flowering bush.
Leora says
I don't think it's an azalea, unless it's related. I have lots of azaleas. This is bigger and has different shapes to the flowers.
guild-rez says
What a wonderful picture of a pink flowered "Weigela".
Hummingbirds adore Weigela flowers, particularly those with red or pink flowers. ...
-Cheers.
Weigela (Family: Caprifoliaceae, Dipsacaceae Valerianaceae, Linnaeaceae)
Leora says
Thank you so much! Weigela -- and now I'm wondering how one pronounces such a word...
kayleen says
A lovely flowering shrub. How nice of your neighbor to share it! Love the delicate pink flowers.
Arija says
It certainly is a Weigela and a very pretty one at that!
ramblingwoods says
They are pretty little flowers. I find myself paying so much more attention to plants and flowers thanks to these memes..
Jew Wishes says
What fantastic photos! I like them all, each one a beauty on its own. I especially like the first one, and I'm not trying to be a copy cat. LOL.
The tones and contrasts are wonderful.
Luiz Santilli Jr says
Hi Leora
Wonderful flowers!
Great series of takes.
Thanks for posting every week for TODAY´S FLOWERS!
Look the Guest Friend instrutions and send me flowers, if you want!
Luiz
Blue says
What a beautiful color.I love that color.
mymy says
what a beautiful pink flowers. i always love light pink color. great shot.
AscenderRisesAbove says
mmmmm pale pink. got a chuckle out of your your little guy hopping on the wire below
Regina says
Love the pink flowers. Nice shots.
Race says
i love pink flowers, they exude innocence!
Denise says
So very pretty Leora. I am happy to see that Guild-rez identified it as I am always very curious about flowers I don't know the name of. You took some wonderful photographs, thanks for sharing them with us.
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