Sneak a Peek #2
by Bruce Bley
Title
Sneak a Peek #2
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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December 16th, 2014
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Comments (12)
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "Premium FAA Artists", Dan. I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Bob and Nadine, Thank you for the feature in the group "ALL Fine Art America Artwork". I truly appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Chuck, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "3 a day AAA Images". Thank you for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Naomi, I appreciate the feature in the group "The Best Of Fine Arts ". Thank you so much and thank you for your support.
Randy Rosenberger
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:
Thank you for the feature in the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery", Randy. I appreciate the encouragement you have given me through out the year. You have been a great administrator who supports all members in their endeavors. You are much appreciated.