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Evolution of the "Balloon Flower"

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p.1 #1 · Evolution of the "Balloon Flower"

This flower has brought us years and years of constant pleasure. Self seeding, a product of evolution and it has morphed itself into a variety that is very sought after. Blooms all summer.
Enjoy!
Dan

PS A note..everyone of these is an anomoly. The multi colored is very rare, the star sapphire center is also and the multi star shaped petal is also....#2&3 are what the petal is supposed to look like.

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An anomoly...the white and blue morphed into a speckled flower. Star Sapphire center

Jul 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM

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p.1 #2 · Evolution of the "Balloon Flower"

Well done and interesting Dan

Morris

Jul 26, 2025 at 01:51 PM

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p.1 #3 · Evolution of the "Balloon Flower"

Stunning shots Brother I especially like the last three.

Ted

Jul 26, 2025 at 02:22 PM

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p.1 #4 · Evolution of the "Balloon Flower"

Too cool for school Dan, I enjoyed the explanation, and the first shot closed is just as if not more intriguing as when bloomed open.

Eric

Jul 26, 2025 at 03:21 PM

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p.1 #5 · Evolution of the "Balloon Flower"

Another great set, Dan!

And such interesting flowers - mine look like weeds in comparison

Doug

Jul 26, 2025 at 09:42 PM

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p.1 #6 · Evolution of the "Balloon Flower"

beautifully done, bro.

Jul 26, 2025 at 09:50 PM

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morris wrote:
Well done and interesting Dan

Morris
Thank you Morris! What started out as a small bed of "balloon flowers" has turned into a massive display of color! June thru Sept.
Dan

Jul 27, 2025 at 09:08 AM

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Ted ellis wrote:
Stunning shots Brother I especially like the last three.

Ted

Ted these are the result, I am told by people at Park Seeds, of seeds germinating/grafting over the Winters. The multi colored are very rare and the petal shapes as well!
Thanks brother!
Dan

Jul 27, 2025 at 09:11 AM

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Erictator wrote:
Too cool for school Dan, I enjoyed the explanation, and the first shot closed is just as if not more intriguing as when bloomed open.

Eric
Hence the name "Balloon" flower Eric. This is the 1st stage of its growth!
Thanks!
Dan

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Jul 27, 2025 at 09:13 AM

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kdacharya wrote:
beautifully done, bro.
Many thanks my brother!
Dan

Jul 27, 2025 at 09:13 AM

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p.1 #11 · Evolution of the "Balloon Flower"

Really nice, Dan. I particularly like the monochrome image. Beautiful.

Jul 27, 2025 at 09:53 AM

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p.1 #12 · Evolution of the "Balloon Flower"

Abuttolph wrote:
Really nice, Dan. I particularly like the monochrome image. Beautiful.

Many thanks Adele! Yes the mono image came out very well. I am not happy about centering the image but that can be changed.
Again Thanks!
Dan

Jul 27, 2025 at 10:31 AM

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p.1 #13 · Evolution of the "Balloon Flower"

Beautiful Dan

Jul 28, 2025 at 04:29 AM


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