Pride of Madeira
(thanks to Diane of Desert Colors for helping me identify this flower)
Are we just surrounded with so many blue, or it is because I pay more attention now to all colors and blue, for I know, someone will be jumping with glee? Whatever is the reason, I am happy to see a lot of blue these days, and here are more blue pictures.
Blue Flowers Against Blue Sky
The pictures here were taken last Saturday, when we went to enjoy the wildflowers at Mission Bay. We parked at South Shores Park which is right outside Sea World. Now, these flowers are not really wild unlike the field of wild coreopsis and tidy tips from my post on Slowing Down To Smell the Wildflowers. These tall blue flowers are right next to the parking lot. Despite not being wild, their presence calls really attention, so we took that opportunity to also enjoy this gift of blue before and after we had fun with the field of yellow wildflowers.
When I first wrote this post, I did not know the name of this flower, however, thanks to Diane for helping me identify them. Just how tall are Pride of Madeiras?
How Tall Am I? Which One Is Taller? These Blue Flowers or I am?
I am 5'6.5", and notice some blue flowers at the back ( they look purple when they get older) that are way taller than me! Some Pride of Madeiras grow to 8 ft tall!
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i can't get enough of your blues! how much more Zen? ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm terrible with names of flowers, but really enjoy your lovely blue flower pictures. You didn't have to hike too far to see them.
ReplyDeleteHi Ms. Betchai, I wonder kung merong ganyang flower dito sa Pinas. Ang ganda!
ReplyDeleteNa-remind ako sa 'yo at kay blogger Mark Salvador when I recently visited the rock formations in one of the towns in my province. Sabi ko sa sarili ko I'm sure you'll enjoy taking photos of the place :)
Your life is full of smile.
ReplyDeleteWhoa..they are so tall, and so beautiful. I have no idea as to the name, but I know the name of the lady that stood among them :-)
ReplyDeleteThese flowers look like corns to me. :p
ReplyDeleteHi Betchai, those amazing tall blue flowers look like Pride of Madeira. Lovely pictures!
ReplyDeleteThose flowers look like ice sconces ....I could say they're yummy....great pics Beth
ReplyDeleteWow- they look like topiary trees close up. Very interesting.
ReplyDeletethe blue flowers are very pretty, a special kind don't you think?
ReplyDeleteI'd like to have those flowers in my garden hehehe but I'm not sure if it can adapt in a tropical climate...
ReplyDeleteLovely blue photos madam... :)
Whoa..these are huge and beautiful blue flowers. What a gorgeous place you have there!
ReplyDeleteBetchai I love the color blue, and those flowers are huge. They are simply stunning, and you look lovely sitting amongst them.
ReplyDeleteLovely blues, it's a very pretty flower. Always nice when another blogger can help out with a name. I've had lots of friends do the same for me.
ReplyDeleteoh, hahahahahahaha i am late in here!!!!!!!!!!!! gosh, this is my most recent favorite post of yours:) ..which one is taller? hahaha, can't make up my mind but what i am sure of is that you always make me feel tall with your thoughtfulness...i am surprised the blue flowers didn't turn pink with you around, hehehehehe...love yah wonderwoman!- oh, this is kulasa hahahaha, i am currently making another blog hehehehe,
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible and magnificent plant! Beautiful color too, Betchai.
ReplyDeleteso beautiful and funny(that flowers are taller than u:-)
ReplyDeletethose are gorgeous. too bad i don't have time to bring camera with me anymore when i go outside because i usually run and i am working on my time. but i will hike after my training so maybe then i will be able to take new photos of flowers.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen flowers like this before. They're excellent.
ReplyDeleteBeth, once again am blown away by beautiful the photos and am glad you finally found the name of those gorgeous blues! Are those wild? Do you think they can be trained to grow in a yard? (teehee) I would love to try a few in our yard. But it goes without saying, its not just the flowers, but your lovely smile lights up any picture! Wish we can hike again together! :)
ReplyDeleteI can't find a pic of it anywhere but it is almost a teal colour. Its shape is similar to a Bird of Paradise, I think but it is much smaller. I thought it might be a type of tropical flower that is dyed blue but I am not sure... all I know that it is a much different blue than most 'blue' flowers like hydrangeas, etc. Names and/or links to pictures would be greatly appreciated as I am using a dark teal as one of my wedding flowers and I thought it might look good for the boutonnieres.Thanks
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