Sunday, April 22, 2012

Periwinkle

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 Vinca Minor Flower AKA Common Periwinkle, Creeping Myrtle

Vinca minor vine, a perennial ground cover, commonly used as a grass substitute in lawn areas. The flowers appear in March and April, and are approximatelt 2.5 cm in size.

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41 comments:

  1. Joop ZandApril 22, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Wondeful color.....great shot Karen

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  2. eileeninmdApril 22, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Your periwinkle is pretty, I love the color. Beautiful image.

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  3. FilipBlogApril 22, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Very nice macro with bright blue. Love it.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  4. TexWisGirlApril 22, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    i love the texture you can see in the bloom!

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  5. Sylvia KApril 22, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Such an exquisite flower and I love the color! Great macro shot for the day, Karen!

    Sylvia

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  6. CarlettaApril 22, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Beautiful macro!
    I have the varigated leaves and I just love it.

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  7. DebbieApril 22, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    what a gorgeous color karen, it has a shimmer/glimmer!!

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  8. LauraApril 22, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    so pretty Karen...they are blossoming like crazy here...one of my favorite colors.

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  9. elisabeth April 22, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    Loooooove that color!

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  10. carol l mckennaApril 22, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Awesome photo ~ You are right we are kindred spirits except here in New England they are not quite as radiant yet ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^

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  11. CarverApril 22, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Beautiful shot of the periwinkle.

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  12. WayneApril 22, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    Lovely color, it happens to be one of my favorites :-)

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  13. NancyApril 22, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Love the blue-ish purple (or periwinkle!) color of these delightful little flowers. Thank you so much for sharing at Your Sunday Best this week. :)

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  14. Lois EvensenApril 22, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    What glorious color!

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  15. BirgittaApril 23, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Gorgeous color. A beautiful shot!

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  16. Les...April 23, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    terrific, dynamic pic! can almost feel those velvety leaves *VBS*

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  17. EllieApril 23, 2012 at 4:40 AM

    That periwinkle - don't you just love that word!!! - is a wonderful colour. Lovely shot!!

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  18. Fernando Santos (Chana)April 23, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    Excelente macro de bela flor....
    Cumprimentos

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  19. Stewart MApril 23, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    Splendid - I like the texture in the petals.

    Stewart M - Melbourne

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  20. CanadianGardenJoyApril 23, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    Karen how pretty can it get with such fresh colour ?
    It has been snowing over night .. a terrible sight to see this morning .. I keep groaning ! LOL
    Joy

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  21. UnknownApril 23, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    such a beautiful colors! excelent macro! thanks!
    have a nice day!

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  22. AnonymousApril 23, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    I use them as a ground cover under a small tree in a small area.
    They sort of stand up higher when they bloom. I love the color when the vines are bloomed. Good picture.
    Pat

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  23. PieApril 23, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Very pretty. Happy Blue Monday.

    I played too. Mine are here and here.

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  24. Trish ~ ♥ ~April 23, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    so pretty, nicely captured

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  25. PatApril 23, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Beautiful color!

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  26. dsahmblogsApril 23, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Great shot!

    Visiting for BM- hope you can stop by:)

    http://dsahmblogs.com/2012/04/nail-file.html

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  27. DiannApril 23, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    So pretty! Happy Blue Monday!

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  28. DiannApril 23, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    So pretty! Happy Blue Monday!

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  29. Roxanne ReinhartApril 23, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Very nice color in this shot

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  30. SmilingSallyApril 23, 2012 at 11:00 AM

    Thanks for sharing your blues.

    I always appreciate it when I receive comments.

    Happy Blue Monday, Karen.

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  31. Leah H.April 23, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    So beautiful..Thank's for sharing...

    Visiting for BM-hope you can stop by:)

    http://www.sweetposh.info/2012/04/plastic-blue-eggs.html

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  32. lina@happy familyApril 23, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    Very pretty. I often see them here.

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  33. AnonymousApril 23, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    How pretty!

    Cindy

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  34. NatureFootstepApril 23, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    beautiful blue flower. :)

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  35. Melbourne Australia PhotosApril 23, 2012 at 8:06 PM

    What a delightful photo of this vinca, Karen. You may like to also post up your flower photos in my Floral Friday Fotos meme:

    http://floralfridayfoto.blogspot.com/

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  36. KalaApril 24, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    Beautiful color and framing!

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  37. Chubskulit RoseApril 24, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    Gorgeous! Happy blue Monday and a great week ahead!

    My BLUE, your comment will be much appreciated. Thank you!

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  38. AnniApril 24, 2012 at 2:12 AM

    Lovely blue Vinca, I love it!

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  39. Kim, USAApril 24, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Pretty in blue!Thanks for the visit!

    Kim,USA

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  40. Jessica CassidyApril 29, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    pretty periwinkle in BLUE :-) Dropping by from BM

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  41. Cris-MaryMay 6, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Lovely :) I also have one and i love her flowers. Have a great day!

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