Joseph's Coat by sunnygreenwood

Joseph's Coat

Pulmonaria officinalis has been blooming here for a week or so. It's always the first to appear in the spring, sometimes blooming with snow on the ground. I like the blooms because they're so colourful, changing from pink to bluish purple as they mature, hence the common name of Joseph's Coat. I notice that common name is used for other plants too .... lol.

Many thanks for dropping by. I'm still trying to catch up after a busy Easter weekend. I'll get there!
Great color and details. Love those spotted leaves. Mine has not bloomed yet.
April 11th, 2012  
I like the way they have more than one colour of flower on a stalk. nice close up shot.
April 11th, 2012  
Ahh, that's what it is...I have some in my garden, with my lone daffodil! Pretty isn't it?
April 11th, 2012  
Very pretty with a nice variation of colours
April 11th, 2012  
Lovely - I do love the way the different colours come together too!
April 11th, 2012  
PS on the subject of Joseph's coat .......... http://365project.org/heatherwatters/365/2012-04-10
April 11th, 2012  
Gorgeous color .. yes, Joseph's Coat. Beautiful detail and dof, Anne. I'm still playing catch up too.
April 11th, 2012  
Nice display of the plant and even the textureof the stems
April 11th, 2012  
Lovely capture - I have some of these plants in my garden but didn't know what they were called. You DO learn something new every day! Thanks
April 11th, 2012  
@sarah19 haha, that's amazing! thanks for the link, sarah!
April 11th, 2012  
You're ahead of us. Mine are not blooming yet. Very pretty and nicely composed.
April 11th, 2012  
Very nice color and DOF. Looks like fine hair on leaves.
April 11th, 2012  
So lovely! I like this little bloomer - hope to get some to grow here.
April 11th, 2012  
beautiful macro!
April 11th, 2012  
Beautiful focus, Anne - love the multi-colors - it's beautiful!
April 11th, 2012  
lovely
April 12th, 2012  
Beautiful colors and great focus. Very lovely shot.
April 12th, 2012  
so lovely, great shot,i like
April 12th, 2012  
fav
April 12th, 2012  
Love this! These are such sweet little gems to discover in the springtime garden!
April 12th, 2012  
So very pretty!
April 12th, 2012  
So cool they change colour. I need to plant some at my new home - what a great way to usher in spring.
April 12th, 2012  
Great shot. The very different colors of each of the blooms is very interesting. I like the spots on the leaves too.
April 12th, 2012  
Very pretty flower!
April 12th, 2012  
They are quite pretty
April 12th, 2012  
Beautiful close up. Ours are more blue than purple here.
April 12th, 2012  
So pretty!
April 12th, 2012  
i love the colours, so soft and delicate-like. beautiful!
April 12th, 2012  
wow! there is something really awesome about the colours in this image... they really stand out! beautiful!
April 12th, 2012  
Very pretty! Nice capture!
April 12th, 2012  
Wow, these are beautiful flowers. How interesting that they change color as they mature. I think I am always catching up. It all takes time. Would be fun to follow more people but so hard to keep caught up.
April 12th, 2012  
Wow! It's a beautiful flower! I've learned so much about flowers from you, Anne. :0)
April 12th, 2012  
So pretty! Love the spots on the leaves.
April 12th, 2012  
Lovely colours, I don't think I've seen these before, love to see & learn different things from 365 :)
April 12th, 2012  
Pretty shot and nice to see the leaf detail too which I like. I have these in my garden and the lady I had them from called them buttons and bows. Dont know if that is a common English nickname. Didnt know of Jacobs coat name.
April 12th, 2012  
Gorgeous capture!
April 12th, 2012  
you've composed this so nicely Anne........and it's a gorgeous shot. These flowers are so delicate looking and pretty. i'm not sure if I know what this plant is, but I sure do think it's pretty!
April 12th, 2012  
I've never seen or heard of these flowers. They are so gorgeous. What a lovely shot!!
April 12th, 2012  
Sooooo pretty! I love all the tones!
April 12th, 2012  
Absolute favorite! You slay me with your beautiful flowers!
April 12th, 2012  
Those spotted leaves are so cool!
April 12th, 2012  
Beautiful!
April 12th, 2012  
This is beautiful, Anne! It looks too delicate to be so hardy. That bright spot of color must be so, so welcome in the spring.
April 12th, 2012  
Oh wow, these are really beautiful. FAV
April 12th, 2012  
One of my favorites. It's so faithful too.
April 12th, 2012  
Great shot, colors, composition and perspective.
April 12th, 2012  
Beautiful. I didn't realize there would be two such different colors on one plant. Nice capture.
April 12th, 2012  
love the title and image, great to see spring has arrived for you xx
April 12th, 2012  
Very pretty!
April 13th, 2012  
Really beautiful!!!
April 13th, 2012  
These are so pretty, Anne. I love plants like this with multiple colors.
April 15th, 2012  
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