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Spanish Bluebell Flowers, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

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Spanish Bluebell Flowers, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

 

I photographed these Spanish Bluebells at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia. This is a wonderful travel destination when you are in the area. Click on the website link to plan your visit.

 

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

1800 Lakeside Avenue

Richmond, VA 23228

804-262-9887

 

"Hyacinthoides hispanica, the Spanish bluebell, is a spring-flowering bulbous perennial native to the Iberian Peninsula. It is one of around 11 species in the genus Hyacinthoides, others including the common bluebell in northwestern Europe, and the Italian bluebell further east in the Mediterranean region." - Wikipedia 
 

All about Spanish Bluebell Flowers

 

 

Subhash Sharma These blue bells not only look wonderful but have the message of ‘Humility, Everlasting Love’.Their lovely blue hue is also the colour of trust and responsibility. It is sincere, reserved and quiet, and doesn't like to make a fuss or draw attention.

Mr. Sharma is a Facebook friend from India. He now lives in Ireland and frequently comments on my photographs as I post them on Facebook.

 

Spanish Bluebells, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, Virginia USA
Photograph by Roy Kelley
Canon PowerShot G11 Camera
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Image may contain: plant, flower, outdoor and nature
Posted by

Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Comments (22)

Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I'd never heard of this garden, Roy... if those bluebells are representative of what's to see here, it must be a gorgeous place to visit.

May 12, 2018 12:11 PM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I love these Bluebells even more after reading Mr. Sharma's explanation. 

May 12, 2018 12:19 PM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I love the flowers and the description. Thank you for the photo

May 12, 2018 01:31 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Roy Kelley ,

OMG these Bluebells are gorgeous! What a spectacular Botanical garden. Thank you for sharing.

May 12, 2018 05:06 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

There is something about seeing Bluebells that just brings about tranquility. Thank you for showing them to us Roy Kelley 

May 12, 2018 05:45 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

HI Roy Kelley - I know that you relish all plants and flowers throughout the year but this time of year is very special because it is right there in front of you.  Great shot!

May 12, 2018 07:12 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Roy I have seen similar flowers but they were White are they related? Just wondering, Endre

May 12, 2018 09:59 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks for sharing your photo of these Spanish Bluebells, Roy.  Beautiful.

May 13, 2018 04:32 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Everytime I see Bluebells, I think back to childhood and grandmother's garden.

May 13, 2018 05:29 AM
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Those are beautiful Roy, blue is my favorite color and I love flowers too.

May 13, 2018 02:33 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

These are very pretty but I don't see them growing in my area very often.

May 13, 2018 09:39 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Roy, can not get away from enoying your flowers.  How many do you have in your backyard?

 

May 14, 2018 08:24 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Will Hamm 

Our peonies will be the next to bloom in our back yard.

May 14, 2018 09:29 AM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Roy, I do not recall ever seeing Spanish Bluebells before; had a feeling I would love them as I so love Lilies-of-the-Valley.  And I did!

May 14, 2018 09:41 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Those blue bells are truly lovely! Thanks! This is the first time I heard of them or saw them. They really shout out loud softy SPRING! It must have been wonderful to discover them.

May 14, 2018 06:53 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments are always welcome and are very much appreciated.

May 15, 2018 07:55 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD
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