Wednesday, June 6, 2012

New Red Flowers

As I was strolling through a garden center last week I spotted this flower I had never seen before.  It is an annual but I love it.

The name is Amaranthus and it is ideal for backgrounds, it grows 18 to 24" tall.





My coneflowers are blooming nicely this week also.



Linking with Rednesday and Outdoor Wednesday.

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13 comments:

  1. Tammy @ A Walk in the CountrysideJune 6, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    That is an unusual plant! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Sally Annie MagundyJune 6, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Oh! I love your Amaranthus, I've never seen one before. Thank you so much for introducing it to me. I adore cone flowers and keep meaning to get some - butterflies love them, I think?

    Happy Rednesday!

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  3. luluberooJune 6, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    What a lovely blog!

    I missed ABC Wednesday (you have already moved on..;) but my father used to be stationed at Ft Leavenworth and Ft Leonardwood, and we would go to KC to see the Christmas lights. I think it was Overland Park? I didn't know about the tunnels!

    luluberoo
    ABC Wednesday

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  4. LVJune 6, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    One thing we share in common, pretty flowers in our yards.

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  5. The PoetJune 6, 2012 at 7:52 PM

    Dear Friend,
    I have learned something new today. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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  6. bjJune 6, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Cone flowers are sooo my favorite. Just love them. I need to plant some.
    I didn't know about this new one, either. Very pretty.

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  7. DianneJune 7, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    I like the how the red and yellow blend into the green, pretty flower
    you have a lovely garden :)

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  8. RajeshJune 7, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    That is beautiful, even I have not seen them before.

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  9. Gardener on Sherlock StreetJune 7, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    The Amaranthus is fun. Love finding a new plant.

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  10. Kranky GrannyJune 9, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    I will have to visit the nursery and look for this amaranthus. I have never heard of it before. I must add one to my garden.

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  11. Bella's Rose CottageJune 10, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    Hi Ann,
    Fantastic, FUN new plant... so unusual! Love the Cone Flowers :-)
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  12. AnnesphamilyJune 11, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    I like this plant! It is very unique!

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  13. MildredJune 12, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    Lovely flowers!
    I planted some amaranthus a few days ago. Let's hope they will grow and bloom;o)

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