ESSENCE of SPRING
by Karen Wiles
Title
ESSENCE of SPRING
Artist
Karen Wiles
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Photograph - Photography
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ESSENCE of SPRING by KAREN WILES
http://karen-wiles.artistwebsites.com
I love flowers and the Dahlia is my favorite pick of them all. I grow these magnificent flowers every year, and look forward to their bursts of Spring color year after year. There are shrinking violets and then there are the dahlias, which are nothing if not flamboyant. Their flowers can range from dinnerplate size to petite pompoms. Native to the Andes of South America, this daisy-family plant is a tender perennial in most areas of the country, but is hardy outdoors in USDA zones 8 to 10. In zone 7, they can survive winters with a thick layer of protective mulch.
Horticulturists have divided dahlias into 10 classifications, with numerous subcategories and fine distinctions. Because there are so many varieties, choosing dahlias is much more difficult than growing them. However, you can put dahlias into three broad groups: large, medium and small...
I personally love the dinnerplate size, where their beauty may be enjoyed in the greatest of detail...as seen here in the "Essence of Spring."
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July 10th, 2013
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Karen Wiles
Thank you Bob and Nadine for featuring "ESSENCE of SPRING" in the Art Impressionism to Realism!
Karen Wiles
Thank you Bob and Nadine for featuring "ESSENCE of SPRING" in All Fine Art America Artwork!
Wayne Stabnaw
Beautiful! Love the colors and lighting! Congratulations on your Highlight Feature. L/F
Bob and Nadine Johnston
Congratulations Your work was chosen to be Featured in ALL Nostalgia, out of over 2300+ images that have been submitted to the Group. Thank your for your participation, Bob