zinnia .........

..........this is the first time that I've noticed that a zinnia flower has a crop of baby flowers around its centre. I specially liked the colour combination of this one I found in the garden at Standen on our day out.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Beautiful , Rich colour, enhanced by the contrasting centre mini florets Reminds me of my mum's garden I remember her seeding & growing ZInnias-& I was fascinated by the name !!

[Andrea]

Gorgeous shot!

[Graham Thresher]

A brilliant composition. Fav

[Ivan]

Fascinating and well-taken close-up, Hazel. Fav.

[Louise Davies]

Beautiful shot - I love the detail and the colours!

[Barbara Havrot]

Gorgeous viewed large, and I didn't know that either! They look like tiny little day lilies! FAV

[Sherrill]

beautiful

[Gayanne Campbell]

Fav, this is gorgeous! Love the bright colors.

[Sharon]

Fav! Must grow me some of these! Stupendous colour and composition

[mervyn hobbs]

Absolutely beautiful.

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

How wonderful - looks like two flowers in one, just amazing and a beautiful, colourful capture!

[Hazel]

@beryl

I believe that Zinnia and Petunia are the names of the twins in the Pa Larkin series.....

[Carys]

Fantastic detail!

[Claire]

So lovely, sweet little centre

[Pyrrhula]

I have n`t notice it before either. A beautiful pic. of this wonderful flower.
Great find and capture

[Sian B]

fantastic colour and detail. fav

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Wonderful closeup with beautiful details.

[Sheila G]

Fantastic detail.

[Gena Pegg]

FaVulous Hazel! Love that purple!! FAV

[Cathie]

So pretty. Zinnias to me are the essence of late summer! Charming!

[Arthur Loosley]

Beautiful shot, Hazel. Looks so different in close-up!

[Denise]

I love photographing Zinnias because they are full of surprises with their stunning details and bright colors.

[Darren Juden]

How awesome is this!
fav for me - love those tiny inside flowers!!!

[Malc Bird]

Great detail and colour, I'd not noticed the little flowers before either :)

[Susan]

Amazing close up!

[Leia Smith]

Fav! I have to look at zinnias closer next time.

[Richard Creese]

Have just spotted this on PP. Well done.

[Hazel]

@richardcreese

Oh thank you Richard. Must have a look too!

[Anja]

I love the little yellow flowers!

[Ness Santvoort]

I've never noticed the little flowers before, I must look more carefully next time they are flowering, beautiful shot Hazel