Wednesday, April 18, 2012

China Rose

Yellow Lady Banksia Rose, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok


Spilling between balusters and over a garden wall, a Lady Banksia Rose graces this view of an antebellum mansion in historic Charleston. Considered a favorite of Southern gardens, especially the yellow variety, the ornamental vine is actually native to China. The rose was named after the wife of the English botanist
 Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820).

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15 comments:

  1. OlaApril 18, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    pretty one!

    Life and travelling
    Cooking

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  2. Cezar and LéiaApril 18, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    Wonderful composition, the yellow flowers are bringing colors and energies for my day here.The weather in Luxembourg is not so nice! :( thanks a lot for this adorable post!
    Léia

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  3. yzApril 18, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    love the composition and the vivid colors

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  4. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"April 18, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    Gloriously tropical! Love all those lively diagonals.

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  5. Rae WalterApril 18, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    The image looks very oriental to me Doug. Beautiful colours and a wonderful capture.

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  6. A.BarlowApril 18, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    These things are cool. Like puff-balls of blooms.

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  7. ChristopherApril 18, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    Beautiful lush scene Doug--love the colorful and textured wall against the flowers.

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  8. London CallerApril 18, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    You finally found the missing link between China and England. ;)
    Can't believe it's hidden in Charleston.

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  9. AnonymousApril 18, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Awesome image!

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  10. GeoffApril 18, 2012 at 7:44 PM

    Captured the light and colours beautifully here.

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  11. JoeApril 19, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    Vibrant is so many ways.

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  12. cieldequimperApril 19, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    Does it smell as delightful as it looks?

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  13. john4jackApril 19, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    I love the grungy wall. Fine pov.

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  14. MarieApril 21, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    superbes couleurs avec ces fleurs jaunes au premier plan.

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  15. fabrizioApril 22, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    awesome and elegant light, spectacular

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