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It’s Friday Fleurday!

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Two weeks ago I found a late blooming magnolia tree that was in a protected but north-facing location. As a result it was only getting early-morning sun and this was slowing its blooming period.

This tree is on one of my favoured daily ramble routes so I was delighted to keep a watch on its progress.

Covered in flamboyant, lush and beautiful blooms, it’s a real showstopper.

Each bloom is a delicate pink that fades to a soft white at the tips.

Magnolias are ancient; they are a part of the fossil record from 20 million years ago and are native to Asia.

It’s thought that they evolved to be pollinated by beetles as they existed before the evolution of bees.

Whatever their background, they are a stunning addition to the pantheon of spring blooms.

Happy Friday.

38 thoughts on “It’s Friday Fleurday!”

  2. We love the magnolias, ever since we first saw them in bloom in Vancouver. They are mostly done here, but like the late bloomer you found, there are still a few about. Happy Friday Lynette. Allan

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    1. Thanks, Allan. I love them as well. They are mostly done here in town, too, but we noticed more of them blooming right now at the somewhat higher elevations above the lake. They’re so gorgeous. Cheers.

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    1. Thank you very much, Stuart. Yes, they have to be appreciated and enjoyed in the moment. That particular tree’s flowers lasted quite well as it’s in a very protected location and not affected much by wind or other elements.

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  5. Wow, I didn’t know that magnolias are so old.. hmm.. wondering if dinosaurs enjoyed them as much as we do😊

    Happy Friday Lynette, thank you for the beautiful photos!

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          1. Oh, that’s cool! I remember tuning around the CB radio band years ago and hearing guys talking DX, or Skip and saying The Magnolia State. 4-10 good buddy.

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  14. Such beautiful pictures of the Magnolia flowers in peak bloom. It’s too bad they don’t last longer though. Everything is a bit late to bloom here compared to last year, so we’re still enjoying Magnolias flowers in southern Ontario.

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    1. They are glorious, aren’t they? We’re about a week behind here, too because of all the rain but I think that was for the best as everything looks so awesome this year! Nice that you’re enjoying them now. I love how those grey-brown, scraggly looking, leafless trees suddenly produce those magnificent blooms. Yes, it is too bad that they don’t last longer.

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