Sunday, April 17, 2011

Godetias are Gorgeous


Godetia
Originally uploaded by better_days.geo
Ah godetias, how do I love thee?
Godetias are one of my favorite annuals, with one plant having a tight cluster of flowers so that it is, in fact, a bouquet.
I like the godetias with two tone petals of pink and rose, or of rose and white. There are also all white godetias and all pink. Spring is an ideal time to find some started in your local plant store.
These flowers like sun.
I had trouble remembering their name, until I realized the name starts with the word "God", and now it is easy to remember. When in the plant store, just tell the nursery worker I want the flower that starts out "God".
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25 comments:

  1. ButtercupApril 17, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Beautiful, and so is your photo of them. Thanks!

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  2. Debby@Just BreatheApril 17, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Very pretty!

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  3. AnonymousApril 17, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I can't say that I have ever seen or heard of these before. They are just so pretty! Hope you have a terrific week.

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  4. MariApril 17, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    They are really pretty! I've never seen them before.

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  5. farmladyApril 17, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    How lovely! I will remember to tell the nursery person it starts with God... doesn't everything.

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  6. Lemon Verbena LadyApril 17, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Beautiful flowers, Terra! Happy Easter!

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  7. AmritaApril 17, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    They are very pretty flowers

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  8. myletterstoemilyApril 17, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    what a wonderful way to start the name of a
    beautiful plant!

    blessed is he . . . .

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  9. UnknownApril 17, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Had enver seen these before ... they are gorgeous, Terra.

    Have a wonderful week
    TTFN ~
    Marydon

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  10. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicApril 18, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    How fun to have a gardening blog! I loved looking at your pictures.

    ~Shanon

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  11. Catherine@AGardenerinProgressApril 18, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    These are pretty flowers. They almost look like they are made of paper.

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  12. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Beautiful flowers, Terra! And I love the way you remember their name! Great way to get a spiritual conversation started with the nursery worker! Have a blessed week!

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  13. Brenda K.April 18, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    These are beautiful!

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  14. Chatty CroneApril 18, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    They are pretty - wish I knew how to pronounce them. lol

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  15. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)April 19, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Oh how beautiful they are. All things beautiful begin and end with God don't they?

    I'm not familiar with this gorgeous bloomer!

    Have a blessed and beautiful day sweetie.

    BTW...Happy Easter Giveaway over at my place! :o)

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  16. My Grama's SoulApril 19, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    What a beautiful flower...and what a wonderful way to remember them. I think I tried growing these in AZ and I do believe that I killed them with kindness.

    xo

    Jo

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  17. stefanieApril 20, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    don't you love spring and all the flowers!

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  18. GardenOfDaisiesApril 20, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    The two toned pink petals are so pretty!! I can see why you love this plant!

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  19. Single GalApril 21, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    These are really nice. Do they have a fragrance?

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  20. PattyApril 21, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Beautiful little flower, love the color. Happy Easter.

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  21. The Old ParsonageApril 22, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Hi Terra

    They are so very beautiful - God is good!

    Leann

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  22. Sr Crystal Mary LindseyApril 22, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    They are beautiful!!!
    Don't they make you feel so happy to behold.
    Much love and blessings for this Easter Season. He is risen...
    Woooooo hooooooooooo. Praise the Lord!! xxxxx Hugs

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  23. Coralie Cederna JohnsonApril 23, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Pink loveliness! Wishing you a beautiful Easter, my friend!
    Hugs,
    Coralie

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  24. AnonymousApril 23, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Terra, Stopping back by to wish you a Happy Easter.

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  25. Kathleen GraceApril 23, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    I don't think I have ever heard of these, although they look familiar. They are just lovely! Wishing you a happy and blessed Easter Terra:>)

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