Friday, December 7, 2012

A pink crown

Came across this unusual hydrangea recently - one I've not seen before. I believe it is called a Lace-cap and the crown or coronet of pink petals surrounding the "lace" sets it off nicely.

9 comments:

Unknown said...

Wow that is pretty unusual my first time to see these beauty.

Shaun said...

I've not seen one like that before. Very pretty flower.

Dianne said...

They're the prettiest flower with a lovely name to match. A great macro capture .... Bravo!

eileeninmd said...

Wow, gorgeous flower. Lovely photo, Valerie!

Unknown said...

A beautiful flower Valerie, Isn't it wonderful when you come across one that you have not seen before.

Luna Miranda said...

wow, this is very pretty. the pink petals are gorgeous!

Unknown said...

It's gorgeous! I have seen it in a ceamy white here.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Gorgeous! I posted hydrqangeas a couple of times during our summer and I see a lot in Oregon, but never this variety == it's wonderful!! Thanks for sharing.

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

It is a stunning flower.
Thanks for participating in Floral Friday Fotos, Valerie.

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