It’s summer in the northern hemisphere, the sunshine and heat send people off to the beach or running into an air-conditioned room, but for some plants – it’s time to bloom. Here are 19 of the summer’s most beautiful blossoms in all their glory. You can click on the image to see a larger version |
Allium |
Baby's Breath |
Bird of Paradise |
Calla lily |
Campanula |
Carnation |
Chrysanthemum |
Cockscomb |
Cosmos |
Dahlia |
Delphinium |
Source |
Foxglove |
Gladiolus |
Heather |
Hydrangea |
Hypericum |
Iris |
Lilac |
Star Gazer |
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