Wednesday 22 February 2012

Yellow and Orange Flowers

I found these delightful flowers on a small shrub in my mother-in-law's garden.
I have no idea what they are. Do you?
But they look a little like hot air balloons, don't you think?

13 comments:

  1. I love the orange & yellow your pictures are always amazing.

    (((( Hugs )))) XXXX Kisses XXXX

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  2. They are called Gloriosa, one of my favourites! Love the pic too..

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    1. Oh wonderful! Thank you Annie. I've learned so much about flowers and birds since I've started photographing them! Mr Google couldn't help me today, but you did!! :)

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  3. It's a Gloriosa Lily Thea, I had someone identify it for me too when i did a post on it December 30th.

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    1. Thanks Karen! They are so gorgeous. I'm off to find yours now! :)

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  4. Wow they are gorgeous! I haven't seen anything like that in these parts.

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    1. Thanks Christie! My mother-in-law has all kinds of treasures in her garden! :)

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  5. I've never seen these before, but they are a delightful specimen. You always find the prettiest flowers in the garden xo

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    1. Thanks Julie! I just love all flowers. :)

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  6. Awww...very pretty! I must do a painting series of your photos. Excellent inspiration.

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  7. Oh yes they do look like hot air balloons Thea.

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