Where does the time go? I can’t believe it’s already June of 2018. Looking back on the year so far, there are already so many wonderful flowers to reflect on from Floating Petals.

Truth be told, every flower is my favorite, but here are a few of my most favorite blooms of 2018 to date. If you want to learn more about each one, there are links to check out each flower for more information about its botanical name, zone, flower height and diameter, points of interest, general care and more. Also, check out varying perspectives of each flower from bud to full bloom on the ‘Cutting Room Floor,’ which can be found towards the bottom of each post.

Purple Haze Perfume Passion Flower

A U.F.O..? It looks as if it has come from another world and is twirling around to make a landing. But it’s exotic, fragrant, and purple, so it must not be an Unidentified Flying Object. Instead I’ll call it a Unique Floral Oasis.

California Poppy

Gently cup your hands together them as if you’re holding something fragile, so you can see the inside of your hands. Now imagine your four fingers on your right hand form a soft, silky, orange petal. Next, your palm and thumb create the second petal. Repeat on your left hand and imagine them floating in the wind. Now your hands create the essence of this bloom: four delicate orange petals…

Bleeding Heart

This flower’s tale is one of unrequited love for a prince, with a princess who does not return his affection. But the story I would tell is one of resilience of the heart. It starts in the early spring from under the cold winter floor. It wiggles its way through the soil to return the sun’s warm greeting. Its arched stems are delicate, yet can bear the test of the strongest of winds and harshest of rains. Through all that it endures, it does not hide its heart; it shares it on its sleeve for all to see. This story, for me, is of vulnerability and amazing strength.

Spanish Dagger

Ouch..! I cried out, as I was stabbed in the temple by a very pointed and sharp-ended leaf that encompassed this delicate, soft flower. After getting over the surprise of it, I could only laugh at myself, as I should have been more aware of my “hostile” surroundings. It did then beg the question, “how does such a harsh environment create such a gentle flower?” Sometimes an exterior is created to protect a more vulnerable interior…something to be more cognizant of with people, too.

To pick your favorite, check out the Wednesday’s Flower gallery. If you would like to have more floral beauty in your week, sign up for our weekly newsletter to experience the beauty and power of flowers.

Share with me below: What is your favorite flower?

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Amazon Lily. Photographed @ U.S. Botanic Garden.

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