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Uploaded: 04/25/14 2:11 AM GMT
On the Dark Side
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This is new variety of geranium specifically a "Martha Washington Geranium" – botanically Pelargonium Domesticum and also known as a “Regal Geranium.” They have large azalea-like flowers with dramatic colors and patterns - some are so dark as to appear black. I spotted it last week at the garden center. I've had no luck growing this type of geranium as I believe our Midwest summers are too hot for it. This one was so beautiful and unlike any other I've seen - my F2 post for this week.

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.Flmngseabass
04/25/14 5:15 AM GMT
Wow Kathy this is a gorgeous plant and I love that color! A really beautiful posting
of this wonderful flower. thanks for sharing.
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::Dunstickin
04/25/14 6:57 AM GMT
It seems to throw out a 'deep mood' feeling when you view it!...so lovely to look at ans so well caught
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.Bleizmor
04/25/14 7:15 AM GMT
Terrific composition and colour Kathy !!
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.mesmerized
04/25/14 7:46 AM GMT
Love that deep dark red...that and the serrated edges of those green leaves gives it a Christmassy feel...beautiful flower and shot.
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.picardroe
04/25/14 8:31 AM GMT
Very nice capture of the Geranium, Well done Kathy.
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.GIGIBL
04/25/14 8:58 AM GMT
Wow Kathy such a beauty fav for me.
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::corngrowth
04/25/14 9:59 AM GMT
Never saw this species here (up till now) Kathy. They are very special and very suitable to brighten up this F².

Regards, Cornelius.
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::tigger3
04/25/14 11:34 AM GMT
Such deep color, this is a beaut! Your sure finding some beautiful foofies. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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.owldgirl
04/25/14 1:02 PM GMT
great colour love it and the pic ...
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::LakeMichigan
04/25/14 1:03 PM GMT
Beautiful camera work , Kathy.
Gorgeous deep color with great details.
I had one of these last year in a lighter shade of red with pink . I will be searching for this color today !
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.Jimbobedsel
04/25/14 4:31 PM GMT
I love that deep red. I would love to have these in my landscaping...I just might get some. I hope one of the nurseries has some. But if you have trouble growing them, I might as well forget it! Another beautiful fx2 shot, Kathy.
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.Eubeen
04/28/14 12:33 AM GMT
Lovely deep red colour in the flower. Nice framing and composition of the photo, Kathy.
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.Starglow
04/29/14 12:24 AM GMT
I like the almost black red to these blooms and the different shape to the leaves. Lovely capture.
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