Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Purple Gladiolia

What is not to love about Gladies......

I have been taken with them since I received a big bouquet after giving birth to my eldest daughter (now 18) by a dear friend..

Besides being lush and gorgeous, for me they always bring with them joyful memories...

And then of course are all the lovely colors...

God spared nothing in the color spectrum when he created them..

Even so I think I have found my stand out favorite in this lovely soft purple...

Blessings Kelsie

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23 comments:

  1. KariMay 3, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Love those flowers. Tons of bang for the buck!! Gorgeous purple in the last one!

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  2. farmerMay 3, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    just beautiful!
    That purple is stunning,I always have a hard time choosing which color is the nicest,they are all so beautiful.
    You are right God spared nothing when it came to the color pallet of glads.

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  3. Judith @ Lavender CottageMay 3, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Hi Kelsie
    I have enjoyed your visits and comments on my blog.
    Lavender in any kind of flower is a favourite and I like the bee in the glad you've captured.
    Judith

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  4. Honey at 2805May 3, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Your glads are beautiful and the color so pretty!

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  5. On Crooked CreekMay 3, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Kelsie,
    My MoMa planted these when I wasn't much older than lil' Sara!!! She had a way with things that I can't get to grow. Her birth flower and her favorite were Sweet Peas. I've tried at least a dozen times and have yet to be successful in getting vines to appear. Thank you for sharing these lovely photos from your flower garden!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  6. Kathy WalkerMay 3, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Glads are beautiful! Love the color.

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  7. AndreaMay 3, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Oh how so beautiful colors for a gladiolus, i havent seen that lavender. It is so interesting.

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  8. It's Just DottieMay 3, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I live on the lower Texas coast . I just planted my glads. They are lavender,also. Your's are just lovely.

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  9. Deborah Kay at The Paint SplashMay 3, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Your gladiolus are so pretty! Love the colors. Blessings, Debbie

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  10. Light and VoicesMay 4, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    I adore your header!
    Joyce M

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  11. LindyLouMacMay 4, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Calling by to enjoy your entry for Outdoor Wednesday, beautiful gladiolas. I have not seen this pale lilac before.

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  12. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)May 4, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    What beautiful gladiolas. The color is so happy. I haven't seen it seen I was a child at Grandma's house. Thanks for bringing back a cherished memory. hugs ~lynne~

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  13. g.suzieMay 4, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Beautiful glads, I love the color!
    Your header is great is that in
    your yard?

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  14. LindaMay 4, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Really beautiful glads!
    So glad to have found/followed your wonderful blog!

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  15. La Vie QuotidienneMay 5, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I have never planted purple ones...so pretty. Such a soft lovely shade. Thank you for sharing.

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  16. High Street CottageMay 5, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    They're gorgeous, and the color is amazing~
    I have the honor of being your "linky neighbor" over at Fish Tail Cottage.
    Stopping by to admire your lovely photos, have a wonderful Thursday, xxx tami

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  17. DarlaMay 5, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Yep, I love them too. They are inexpensive, come in many colors and dependable!

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  18. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comMay 5, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    These are beautiful. Do you have the old dark pass along one called Sweet Jesus blood? It is a really old one, that I think you have to get from someone who has it-I don't think they sell it.

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  19. CindyMay 5, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I'm envious of those purple glads. We are just starting Spring and the tulips are up but not out. It was a pleasure lurking in your garden while waiting for mine.
    thanks,\

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  20. dkshopgirlMay 6, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    wow - they are stunning! well done!

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  21. dkshopgirlMay 6, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    wow - they are stunning! well done!

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  22. Boho Farm and HomeMay 6, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    I love glades and wish I could grow them here! The remind me of being a child in the midwest--sweet memories!
    Happy Mother's Day to you friend! xo

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  23. Fishtail CottageMay 9, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Thanks so much for joining Fishtail Cottage's, Cottage Flora Thursday's! Gorgeous blooms - love the lavender color. oxox tracie

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