(This picture can be enlarged by clicking on it.)
We have quite a few varieties of sempervivum (hens and chicks) around our yard. A hen will sometimes bloom before it dies, and although it is sad to lose a hen, the blossoms, though small, are beautiful. This picture was taken last month.
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I think these little blooms are so intricate. What a great photo you have shared today George.
These are nice blooms. I don't remember if our hens and chickens bloomed or not. I don't remember any this nice.
when I enlarged to study this one, they look like stars that have been crowned with beautiful crowns in the middle. beautiful
I enlarged the picture,and those flowers are exquisite.It pays to take note of the little things.Thanks.
❀ Ruth
Beautiful flowers, lovely colors.
They look delicate and pretty. My hens and chicks never bloom. :-(
The flowers just bloom for you.
You see, the rest that prefer to stay behind are far from blooming.
I didn't know they bloomed...of course I can't grow them so of course I didn't know they bloomed. I've always killed them before they had a chance to bloom!!!
Thanks for sharing George and have a wonderful weekend!!!
This really is a lovely picture. What delicate blossoms and beautiful colors.
Happy Weekend :)
☼ Sunny
Gosh, I don't know if I've seen any in bloom! I must have, but for sure not this pretty! They have never been one of my favorites, but I wouldn't turn this one down if someone offered it! Very cute! I hope you have a lovely time with your parents and the weather stays good.
I don't think I knew that they bloomed either. What a delightful little flower though!
Have a fabulous day!
Very pretty!
They are very pretty George.
I have a little plant that I call hen and chicken. It certainly does not look like this. I have never seen this. I love it.
Lovely... lovely...
Kisses.
You make me want to continue painting now again.
I am into knitting. Made six hats and 2 + scarves so far. When my hands begin to hurt I will go back to painting hahahahaha
George, I think I have the same here. Beautiful serene capture. Flowers are always nice to see. Anna :)
My Mom has had hens and chicks for years and I've never seen them bloom like this.
This is lovely!
I love the intricate design with its crown-like pistils that frame that neon-green center. Lovely! Good composition too, George. Artistically photographed.
Nice shot of the blooms, George. It always surprises me when the hens and chicks bloom, I don't know why!
My Gram had these all over her yard, but I was never around when they bloomed. Gorgeous!
Those are lovely flowers, and a nice photo of them.
I have never seen these flowers. How nice that they should be called "hens and chickens". They are very beautiful. Great picture, George!
Interesting flower!
They look like miniature stars. Beautiful.
I have not seen flowers like this.
http://annsnowchin.blogspot.com/2010/09/macroflower-flat-succulent.html
because of my new plant, I have been googling into succulents.
How true that the hens die. I had a whole wall with hens and chicks. I know they were there last year. But since I started blogging, i ignored my plants. I went to the wall to take photos today. They had all gone. Very very strange, and I feel guilty for ignoring my plants.
I enlarged your photo and I was amazed to see the tiny hairs on the buds. You are quite the pro photographer, George.
I think hens and chicks are so delightful to look at, I love them...I guess in part because they remind me of my grandmother.. happy memories, thanks for sharing the joy of all of your magnificent flowers, George.
Have a blessed Sunday and enjoy time with your sweetheart!
What a beautiful flower! :-)
What a delicate and beautiful little flower. From the hairs on the edges, that you can see when you enlarge it, I would say it's quite tiny. Love the colors.
Excellent.
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