Jardin des Plantes

Whilst waiting for Mhairi to undergo her surgery yesterday, I went for a walk in the Jardin des Plantes, very near the hospital. It was windy, so not the easiest day for plant photography, but I got some nice shots nonetheless. I loved this zinnia whose name is 'Queen Lime Red'. Just perfect.

I also met a wonderful volunteer gardener who had been a physical education teacher, but was 'forced' to retire at 66 years of age. She now works at the gardens and was full of enthusiasm for all the plants and her work there. A delight to chat with her.

[Sally Ings]

Beautiful. I hope all went well with Mhairi's surgery and that her recovery is trouble free.

[Kitty Hawke]

Thats an interesting flower.....hope all goes well with Mhairi.

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Perfection in design and color; what a beautiful flower, and so nicely photographed. Wishing Mhairi a smooth recovery.

[Issi Bannerman]

@lyndemc Thanks so much Denise - Mhairi's doing really well and returns to Norway on Sunday. xx

[Margaret Brown]

A very pretty Pom Pom dahlia, love the colour

[Bep]

Lovely zinnia. My mother used to grow them.
Best wishes to Mhairi.

[Dawn]

Beautiful

[Kathy]

Gorgeous round headed zinnia.

[Gayle]

Beautifully captured, Issi! Zinnias are such lovely flowers and I agree, 'Queen Lime Red' is the perfect name for this one. So happy to read your comment that your daughter is doing well. :-)

[Milanie]

Beautiful focus on the zinnia - they make great close-ups. Glad Mhari is doing well.

[Taffy]

Simply perfect. Framed so well with the green leaves.

[Margo]

lovely

[Denise (lyndemc)]

@jamibann Thanks for that update, Issi. Happy to know she's mended nicely and able to carry on. I saw your note about us both posting Zinnias. :)