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Fleeting

 Last Monday I told myself to take a picture of the rhododendrons in glorious bloom, but I didn't listen to myself. Tuesday, I left early to take Levi to the groomer and then go to visit my daughter. Wednesday was a rainy day. On Thursday, I took my phone to take the picture. Time and rain did no favors for the glory of full blooming.

But here is just a hint.


But other things take over the show. These daisies are filling fields where we often see a deer -- but only if she jumps up out of the tall grass.


I love this combination.

I have heard these referred to as Japanese lilacs.
Regular lilacs have gone by completely. These bloom later, look pretty, but do not have the the lilac scent that perfumes the air in earlier spring.


Comments

  1. MaebemeJune 11, 2023 at 10:01 AM

    Very pretty! Spring blooms bring a lot of joy after a long winter.

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  2. TaborJune 11, 2023 at 10:22 AM

    Lovely. Our spring is gone and my lilies are on their last as well. Heat of summer has arrived and hopefully a thunderstorm to follow.

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  3. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)June 11, 2023 at 4:49 PM

    Beautiful. I so love flowers. Mine have been neglected of late and even my patunias are looking sad. Oh well, next year we're going to be healthy and my flowers will be beautiful again. Enjoy!

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  4. Linda ReederJune 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

    Spring blooming is fleeting, but thankfully it comes in waves.

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  5. Linda MyersJune 12, 2023 at 2:32 AM

    Every spring is a miracle, isn't it?

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  6. Jenn JilksJune 12, 2023 at 9:12 AM

    I cannot remember if I posted a comment! Hubby just interrupted me. sigh.

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  7. gigi-hawaiiJune 12, 2023 at 1:31 PM

    These pics are absolutely gorgeous! Just love it!

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  8. BarbaraJune 13, 2023 at 8:12 PM

    Lilac is my favorite scent

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  9. BinduJune 24, 2023 at 1:38 PM

    Beautiful photos!

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