Kalmia Latifolia - (Calico Bush) by kaward
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Description
Today's offering is from my garden, not a wild flower. It has just opened and is one of my favourite evergreen shrubs.It grows well anywhere that rhododendrons and azaleas grow.
(It needs an acidy soil)

Comments (18)
beautiful!
Superb macro! What I love about htes flowers is the way the stamens seem held in by the petals, and then suddenly pop up. They are like very complicated origami!
美しい花ですね。
What intricate flowers. I love the buds!! Great image! :)
Wow!! Very beautiful!! Excellent macro.
What a wonderful capture Kevin, no wonder you are so fond of this, it's beautiful!
The leaves and the way the flowers are grouped make me think "rhododendron," but I looked it up, and they're not related. Weird, huh? Beautiful image - this is a gorgeous plant, and you've certainly done it justice!
This is spectacular. I have not seen this. The open flower is very elaborate and soothingly pastel, but I really think I like the closed blooms best! This is marvelous!
Wow, I've never seen anything like these! Beautiful! Reminds me of umbrellas...
gorgeous flower and excellent capture my friend, great work !!
Excellent capture of such lovely flowers.
A beautiful flower and I too love the shape of the buds.
Very interesting flower! Excellent
Beautiful flower and colors.Fantastic macro.
Gorgeous! A superb capture!
Great shot my friend...
Looks like tea candies eaten in Japan. Cooool!!
Ohhhhhh, this is so pretty! I doubt they'd grow in Colorado, though--wish they would, but I highly doubt it. Sweet photo!