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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Garden Hydrangea


Garden Hydrangea, 12 x 12, L. Daniel

I have watched this Hydrangea in our beach house garden go from leaves only, to little pink-tipped buds, to full-on flower. This process was duplicated in gardens all over the island and they are now in full display everywhere. They are a real garden staple in the south and have fabulously brilliant color; the soil must be perfect for them.
updated image 6/13 - slight changes from original.

8 comments:

  1. I really miss them in my garden. They need acidic soil and lots of moisture and warmth. Thanks for the picture, it's beautiful! Love the background.

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  2. Yes, the flower is delightful - and your soft, subtle background colors keep the eye moving about.

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  3. Laurel, this is really wonderful. I love the way you painted the flower, very simple, and unfussy.

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  4. Love the atmosphere here. A simple composition with a lot of feeling and depth.

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  5. I love these flowers. Here, especially on Cape Cod, they are a stunning range of blues to violets because of the acidic soil.
    Fabulous painting.

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  6. Great work Laurel - Vacation painting is surely a sweet spot for you - the work you've done there has been just stunning! Congrats!!

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  7. Lovely! Great composition and love the colors.

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