Pink Sensation #4
by Bruce Bley
Title
Pink Sensation #4
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Zinnias are popular garden flowers because they come in a wide range of flower colors and shapes, and they can withstand hot summer temperatures, and are easy to grow from seeds. They are grown in fertile, humus-rich, and well-drained soil, in an area with full sun. They will reseed themselves each year. Over 100 cultivars have been produced since selective breeding started in the 19th century.
Zinnia peruviana was introduced to Europe in the early 1700s. Around 1790 Z. elegans (Zinnia violacea) was introduced and those plants had a single row of ray florets which were violet. In 1829, scarlet flowering plants were available under the name 'Coccinea'. Double flowering types were available in 1858, coming from India, and they were in a range of colors including shades of reds, rose, purple, orange, buff, and rose stripped.[3]
A number of species of zinnia are popular flowering plants, and interspecific hybrids are becoming more common. Their varied habits allow for uses in several parts of a garden, and their tendency to attract butterflies and hummingbirds is seen as desirable. Commercially available seeds and plants are derived from open pollinated or F1 crosses, and the first commercial F1 hybrid dates from 1960.
I hope you have enjoyed this work. You can see more of my artwork on my homepage in the various galleries I have created. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
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Comments (39)
Virginia Artho
I love zinnias and am excited that mine are blooming this week! Love this closeup, Bruce! So much sparkle, the twinkling yellow star and streamers, and the cheerful layer of petals! Excellent color! L/F
Christy Cox
Spectacular detail and close-up! Fantastic find to have one tiny bloom! Lovely!
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Christy. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Dan, I truly appreciate the feature in the group "Premium FAA Artists". Thank you so much for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Dave, thank you so much for the feature in the group "On the Hospital Wall". I really appreciate your support.
E Faithe Lester
Love this rich, red zinnia in a macro shot. Used my buttons to like, fav and share.
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious compliment and for sharing this work, E Faithe. I really appreciate it.
Jacqueline Athmann
Surprise & Congratulations!! Your photo has been featured on Flowers Up Close group homepage! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! F/L
Bruce Bley replied:
Jacqueline, Thank you for the feature in the group "Flowers Up Close". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Jeannie Rhode Photography
Bruce, Congratulations on your Feature in Wisconsin Flower and Scenery ! Beautiful macro capture of this vibrant color Zinnia. L
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment and L. I truly appreciate it Jeannie and thank you for the congrats.
Bruce Bley
Dan, I sincerely appreciate the feature in the group "Premium FAA Artists". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Janis. I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Its a Small World". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Bob and Nadine. I appreciate the feature in the group "ALL Fine Art America Artwork". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Tracy, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "I Love Photography 2 A Day". I appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Tracy, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "self-taught artists Your Own". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Stefon,I thank you for the feature in the group "Appreciating Works From All Mediums". I appreciate your support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Bob and Nadine, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "The Galleria of Interior Design - GIDA". Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Bob and Nadine, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Artists News". I truly appreciate the honor and your support.
Bruce Bley
Dora, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Visions Of Spring". Thank you so much.
Randy Rosenberger
Grandiose macro beauty, Bruce! Love it! I am very happy that you provided this fine piece of art to share with your fellow artists and all potential customers out there. This is a very worthy piece of beauty and is deserving of being Featured in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. Hope the New Year brings lots of sales for you and I wish you the best over the upcoming holiday season and may your New Year be blessed, prosperous, and joyful. Forever Elvis Randy B. Rosenberger
Bruce Bley replied:
I am glad you enjoyed this work, Randy. Thank you so much for the feature in the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery. I sincerely appreciate the honor and support.