I didn’t get around to getting the photos I took yesterday off my new camera. I still have to upload the software onto the computer and figure out if I have to convert raw mode photos to jpg or if the camera will do it on it’s own when I transfer the photos.
However, I did promise that I’d post a photo from my garden and I thought you might enjoy this beautiful clematis flower. I grow this clematis on a bamboo arch at the entrance to my backyard garden. The clematis is quite large and quickly grew to cover the whole arch by the end of May.
I also grow a rose called Breath of Life on this trellis and it’s blooms are a pale peach. Picture this flower blooming at the same time as pale peach roses … lovely isn’t it?
Oh, did I tell you that this is large clematis? Each bloom is about five inches wide! They’re huge!
BTW if anyone loves this clematis it’s name is – clematis hybrid Seiboldiana. Also, if you enjoy this one you’ll totally fall in love with the velvet like clematis that I have a photo of on my photoblog!
Doctor Mom says
Hi Tricia–
Again, this is outstanding! I have a clematis in my back yard that barely blooms and never seems to grow.
Any tips?
Moe says
Wonderful clematis! Looks to be in perfect health!
Angie says
I love these flowers. I also love a lot of what we can grow down here in Florida, but I miss the lush quality of northern blooms.
I really ought to start a garden section on my FL blog
Christy says
Hi Tricia,
I’ve given you one of the very first Creative Blogger Awards, you can pick up the award at Writer’s Reviews.com.
Christy:)
Gally says
I always enjoy seeing your flower pictures. They are quite beautiful.
As a very amateur photographer but advanced Photoshop user I have to ask, what is the draw of raw mode? What do you get there that you don’t get with a high resolution jpg?
I’m just curious
Josh says
2 things… the first thing is that i love the quality of that picture, do you have a very good camera?
2nd thing is that my wife said im stupid for asking that and she just loves the flower..
guess i will have to come to your garden and snatch it for her..haha.. j/k
Filam says
Nice photo of the flower. Photo looks like HD (high def). Anyways, you must have a very nice garden.
Tricia says
Hey Doc – Clematis enjoy sun but at the same time they like to have their roots shaded so growing a plant in front of one to keep the roots cool is a great idea. Also, try amending your soil – perhaps it needs more compost or mulch in it so that it will hold moisture better.
Joy says
Blog hopping! What a lovely shot! Hope to see more photos.
pcguy says
Great photo. I love the detail and color. What camera did you use? What settings? Thanks.
Jim
The Dino says
They are reay huge 5 inch. Also nic picture.
Michelle says
Very nice blooms!! Thanks for posting! I’ve yet to plant any clematis, but they’re already on my list for next year! Happy GTS, and Happy Gardening!! 🙂