I enjoyed going to the garden department of our home/hardware store. I wasn't there to purchase anything, unless I saw something that was hard to leave behind. We will be going back to see what is left, as I would like to fill a few planters on the deck. Here's what I saw that day. The first are the Calla Lilies. I had never seen the pink and yellow ones before. According to the name on the pot, this one was Zazu Calla Lilly
I loved the pink ones especially, but both were very pleasing.
Unfortunately I didn't get the name of the yellow.
According to what I read on its symbolism, Calla Lilies are often associated with purity, divinity and marital bliss, making them a popular choice for weddings and other special occasions. My Mother’s favorite flowers were always the white Calla Lilies. I am sharing a photo from Mum and Dad’s wedding day in 1946. She has a bouquet of them as you can see.
She is also holding a horseshoe with what looks like a black cat attached. In the UK, horseshoes, black cats and chimney sweeps are all considered symbols of good luck, and the bride often carries at least one of these on her wedding day. It is believed they bring prosperity and a happy marriage. On my wedding day I carried a horseshoe with a chimney sweep given to me by one of my relatives.
Back to the flowers!
The purple flower below, as many may already know, is the Garden petunia.
These are the Cape Marigold.
Pansies always seem to be popular.
This one has an unusual name, at least to me. It is called Cheddar Pink, a species of Dianthus.
Here we have Big leaf lupines. I am leaving links on each flower's name if you would like to find out more.
Next is a Cape Marguerite, also called Cape Daisies.
That's about all of the flowers that I was interested in. Last two photos are the information signs. You can click on any of these photos if you want to see more detail, especially the ones below.
A helpful guideline.
I hope you have enjoyed these. The weather can't make up it's mind today. We have had rain and now the sun is shining. It's going to get up to 80 (typing this on the 3rd).
As always, thanks so much for visiting and I hope your
day is a great one.
