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29 May 2014

Glory of the snow






Glory of the snow in Margareteberg 
(22.4. and 28.4.2014).

From Wikipedia:
Chionodoxa, known as glory-of-the-snow, is a small genus of bulbous 
perennial flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae, subfamily 
Scilloideae, often included in Scilla. The genus is endemic to the 
eastern Mediterranean, specifically Crete, Cyprus and Turkey. 
The blue, white or pink flowers appear early in the year making 
them valuable garden ornamentals. The common name of the 
genus is based on the habit of flowering in high alpine zones 
when the snow melts in spring.

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40 comments:

  1. Anonymous29 May 2014 at 15:35

    Such a pretty, dainty flower and love the soft blue color. :) Doing Floral Love I get to see so many species of flowers that I've not known before. I didn't know this one was called Snow Flower. The close up really shows the sparkles.

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    1. Unknown29 May 2014 at 18:54

      Thank you Peabea! I love seeing flowers from all around the world.

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  2. Alexa T29 May 2014 at 16:45

    I love them in so lovely blue shade... So pretty!! All the best!

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  3. TexWisGirl29 May 2014 at 17:22

    what a pretty bloom - and a beautiful name!

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  4. Karen29 May 2014 at 17:47

    Very pretty blooms with lovely sparkles!

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  5. Tom29 May 2014 at 19:08

    The early spring flowers are so special, I only wish that they lasted longer.
    Have lovely weekend. Tom

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  6. Mascha29 May 2014 at 19:17

    Lovely photos! I like Chionodoxa, have many in the garden.
    I remember my childhood, there were very many in the garden, and later my parents moved to an other house and took some valuable plants in the new garden. But not Chionodoxa ... Just a few of small onions were in the ground by the other plants and now, 20 years later, as many are there again become...

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    1. Unknown29 May 2014 at 20:11

      Thank you Mascha! It's amazing how they spread when left alone. Sometimes they cover the ground so completely that you almost can't see the grass.

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  7. Irma29 May 2014 at 19:25

    Beautiful flowers Gunilla.
    I love the blue color.
    The last picture is my favorite.
    Greetings Irma

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  8. Anonymous29 May 2014 at 21:18

    Very pretty - but I am dreaming of summer now:-)
    Have a great Friday, Inge

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    1. Unknown29 May 2014 at 21:34

      Thank you Inge! We're having a cold and wet week here. It feels more like autumn than summer. Have a lovely weekend!

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  9. Ela29 May 2014 at 21:40

    Oh, beautiful flowers. I love that color :)

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  10. Bob Bushell29 May 2014 at 22:37

    That's beautiful, and colouring, wow.

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  11. betty-NZ30 May 2014 at 06:21

    What a lovely little flower. I love the color a lot.

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  12. Anna30 May 2014 at 10:15

    So beautiful those little flowers and so well captured, Gunilla!
    Have a nice weekend and warm greetings from Holland,
    Anna :-))

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  13. Anonymous31 May 2014 at 00:40

    Gorgeous flowers - love the delicate colour and your capture of them! Lovely.
    Alison x

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  14. Sallie (FullTime-Life)31 May 2014 at 03:08

    They are so delicate -- in shape, color, and size. Just so sweet. A lovely name too.

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  15. Lina Gustina31 May 2014 at 15:17

    These flowers are sparkling. Awesome!
    www.womenandperspectives.com/2014/05/canna-flowers.html

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  16. patricia31 May 2014 at 18:15

    I have loved following your site and growth as a photographer. You keep getting better and better. Keep it up.
    patricia

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  17. Carver31 May 2014 at 22:36

    Lovely flowers. Such a beautiful shade of color.

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  18. Karin M.31 May 2014 at 23:44

    Das sind sehr schöne Frühjahrsblüher.
    Bei uns blühen schon die Rosen. Es gibt schon sehr viele Sommerblumen.
    Liebe Grüße, Karin

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  19. Rajesh1 June 2014 at 03:43

    Beautiful...

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  20. Linda3 June 2014 at 07:13

    Very pretty! That last shot seems to glow.

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  21. Unknown3 June 2014 at 09:27

    Thank you Felicia!

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  22. Mona's Picturesque3 June 2014 at 12:13

    Beautiful flowers! Love the last photo - it glitters!!
    Thank you so much for joining Floral Love! Hope you join me again in a day or so ♥

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    1. Unknown3 June 2014 at 13:07

      Thank you Mona! I'm looking forward to linking up again.

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