We started the week with okra and are ending it with zinnias. Zinnias are originally from the American Southwest, South America and Mexico. The brightly colored tissue paper flowers in Mexico are inspired by zinnias. There are over 100 cultivars produced today. Summer is such a kaleidoscope of color in North Carolina and zinnias are very sun and heat tolerant. They grow well in Greensboro; plus, butterflies love them. The genus gets its name from the 18th century German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn.
Here, we've pulled two zinnias from our yard and put them in a cobalt (a la Vicks VapoRub) blue bottle against the Carolina blue sky. We hope you enjoy this little snapshot of flora in our neck of the woods.This photo is posted on Sky Watch Friday where hundreds of people worldwide share a slice of the sky in their town.
Well these are just downright adorable. My garden has been so late in getting started with the COLD and WET June we had that I am reluctant to pick any at all. Thanks for the lovely shot of sunshine!
Posted by: Sara Chapman in Seattle, USA | Friday, July 30, 2010 at 12:14 AM
What intense colours. Just gorgeous!
Posted by: Lady Fi | Friday, July 30, 2010 at 02:58 AM
Very beautiful and all the colors compliment each other. Love it!
SWF~Fiery
Posted by: Manang Kim | Friday, July 30, 2010 at 04:18 AM
The zinnias are such vibrant colours! Beautiful against the two tones of blue!
Posted by: Gemma@Greyscale | Friday, July 30, 2010 at 06:55 AM
Beautiful colors!
Posted by: Bill B | Friday, July 30, 2010 at 07:34 AM
Zinnias have never "taken" in my yard. But I certainly like them. Such big, bright blossoms!
Posted by: Halcyon | Friday, July 30, 2010 at 10:35 AM
That is one of the prettiest zinnias pictures I have seen. You did a wonderful job for today's showing.
Posted by: LaVoice | Friday, July 30, 2010 at 10:47 AM
Zinnias are always beautiful! I once had a neighbor who grew a Hybrid type that bloomed the size of dinner plates in multi colors. I love the deep blue vase it really sets off their color.
Have a good weekend!
Posted by: Janis | Friday, July 30, 2010 at 02:27 PM
These flowers are fantastic!
Joyce M
Posted by: Joyce M | Friday, July 30, 2010 at 04:48 PM
I like how you've framed these colorful flowers.
Posted by: MurciaDailyPhoto | Friday, July 30, 2010 at 06:24 PM
After spending the last half of the week in Chapel Hill, I can vouch for that sky being Carolina blue!
Posted by: David T | Friday, July 30, 2010 at 08:06 PM
Such vibrant colors and they contrast nicely with that blue bottle.
Posted by: barbara farr | Friday, July 30, 2010 at 09:21 PM
Lovely composition! Wonderful colors!
Posted by: Crocrodyl | Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 08:32 AM
Hi Thanks for stopping by Weekend Reflections. This picture has great colors!
Posted by: James | Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 08:44 PM
The flowers are perfect, but the vase is the jewel.
On your question, the photo is my mom's, but I made the painting-like image without the cars. I use GIMP (it is free and my husband still out of job)- there is an option where you can smudge the colors with the mouse pointer - like a brush. It is a very relaxing way to spend an hour - turning a photo into a painting.
Thanks for noticing. I did not put that one in any meme - just made it for my Mom.
Posted by: Ellie | Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 09:58 PM
The bright vibrant colors are wonderful! Looks amazing against the clear blue sky :-)
Posted by: Kaori in Tokorozawa | Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 10:09 PM
My Zinnias when they bloom are to be white. I hope they look as good as yours did in the blue Vicks bottle. Tres Chic.
Posted by: Valerie | Saturday, September 04, 2010 at 07:35 PM