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By Meanie


Heliconia_Pendula

We've all seen Heliconias in the garden centres! This one is a little different - the blooms were between 10 & 20 feet up!!
Once again, Oxfords Botanic Gardens.



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Meanie:

Nice shot! Yes, some Heliconia species grow very tall. I have 4 species in my front yard. They need tons of fertilizer to bloom well.

23 May, 2010

 

Thanks. It was awkward as it was a fair way up & I only took the standard 18/55mm lense. The lowest bloom was in the line of sight to the sun & I just couldn't dial out the flare.

23 May, 2010

 

Meanie:

It looks great even though it was taken into the sun. : > )

24 May, 2010

 

The Strelitzia Nicolai helped by providing a canopy around this particular bloom.

24 May, 2010



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