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Egyptian Star Cluster, Pentas lanceolata, Madder Family

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Egyptian Star Cluster, Pentas lanceolata, Madder Family

 

I posted this photograph in a number of Facebook groups this morning. Sadly, the pandemic has curtailed our regular visits to Longwood Gardens.

 

Subhash Sharma  With their sixteen wonderful varieties, these red (pink) star-shaped flowers with small white centres bloom atop erect stems from spring to autumn. This evergreen perennial or sub-shrub is often grown as a summer annual. It generally stays under 60 cm tall in the garden, but some species can reach over 180 cm tall in the wild. They may be grow in a bed or border, or in containers.

Mr. Sharma is a Facebook friend. He frequently comments on my photographs as I post them on Facebook.

 

 
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Egyptian Star Cluster, Pentas lanceolata, Madder Family,

Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USA IMG 8158
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Photograph by Roy Kelley
Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

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

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Roy Kelley - That is absolutely beautiful.  Thanks for sharing that with us. 

Jul 11, 2020 07:31 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good morning Roy Kelley - I could use some nice color like that in our front.

Jul 11, 2020 08:19 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

That is a beautiful flower.  I do not think I have seen it before.  I will ask the nursery guys next time..  A

Jul 11, 2020 10:50 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Gorgeous color on those blossoms, Roy!  I don't believe I've seen an Egyptian Star Cluster up close.

Jul 11, 2020 11:30 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

CONGRATULATIONS Roy on having this blog FEATURED in the PHOTOS group!

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Jul 11, 2020 11:30 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Myrl Jeffcoat 

Thank you very much for the feature recognition. It is much appreciated.

Jul 11, 2020 02:58 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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Jul 11, 2020 02:58 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Roy.

Wish I knew more about the name of plants, but sadly I do not.  I rely on people like you to educate me

Jul 12, 2020 01:05 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

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Jul 12, 2020 04:25 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Roy - while not the same as an in-person visit, your photos taken at Longwood Gardens are quite special.  

Jul 12, 2020 07:11 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for stopping by. I appreciate your feedback.

Jul 12, 2020 11:48 AM