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Posted: 09 Aug 2020

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A snap of our home grown (Stargazer) lilies. These are just in from of our conservatory doors and so when we sit in there we can see them in their glory. In the evening the sweet aroma of these plants can be the most wonderful or unpleasant experience depending on whether you are allergic to its pollen. (as I am sometimes)

'Lily, the common name applied to herbaceous flowering plants belonging to the genus Lilium of the family Liliaceae. The genus contains between 80 and 100 species, native to the temperate areas of the Northern Hemisphere. Lilies are prized as ornamental plants, and they have been extensively hybridized.' www.britannica.com

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Keith Burton, Erhard Bernstein, Pics-UM, Ulrich John and 10 other people have particularly liked this photo

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 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautiful colours and details.
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thanks Jaap.
4 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Lovely shot, Herb.
And here's a tip (something my mother taught me); If the lily heads are anywhere near where people might brush by, cut the stamens out as the pollenn stains clothese indelibly! Might also be a cure for your occasional allergy!!
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Thanks Andy and apologies for late come-back here. Glad you liked this. You remind me now of the stamens that I used to cut off for years too. Forgot all about that this year. A few hours ago I moved the pot to its default spot some distance from our doors and windows as it is now all almost finished. I have had a few shirts ruined with these very same flowers in years past. (They must be 20 years old now.)

Cheers. Herb
4 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
They are beautiful and very well photographed Herb. I hope they didn't make you sneeze too much. My daughter often buys them for her cottage and I must say, I haven't noticed their scent. Maybe because she usually has a candle or two burning!! Cheers, Rosa.
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
Glad you liked them Rosa. When I start to sneeze with this pollen, It makes my eyes water and can even make my nose bleed - I now run out to the opposite side of the house in the fresh air to find the cure. Be happy that you are not allergic to them too. I do not call myself as having an allergic reaction to most pollen's.

Cheers. Herb
4 years ago.
 Marie-claire Gallet
Marie-claire Gallet
A feast for the eyes, Herb **************************
4 years ago.
 HappySnapper
HappySnapper
Very nice herb and glad you enjoy them, Last year I ordered flowers for my partners birthday she loved them but the arrangement contained some of these lilies and unfortunately they had to be put outside as the aroma was to overpowering.
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to HappySnapper
Thanks Maurice -they are most beautiful to admire but the aroma, as you say can be too much for many.

Cheers. Herb
4 years ago.
 cammino
cammino club
Beautiful!
4 years ago.
 Steve Paxton
Steve Paxton club
totally love the water drops, love the name fitting for some one like you. WE had some as well that we could bring inside but not for long the scent is just way too strong.
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Steve Paxton club
Hi Steve -yes the water drops are nice on here and they are quite natural too. Yes a name, even more fitting for you though. Got to be careful with these though to string for many with that scent.

Cheers. Herb
4 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Beautifully captured.........I love the colours and detail and especially the water droplets!
4 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Keith Burton club
Thanks Keith glad you liked this and their water droplets. Herb
4 years ago.

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