Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Summer Snowballs


Don't you just love 
snowballs in summer?
 

Our snowball bush is in full bloom.




Just love the white balls of blooms,
drooping from their limbs with
the weight of their beauty.
Fluffy balls full of dainty white flowers.

Just wish they could last a little longer.

Happy White Wednesday.
Enjoying and appreciating spring,
the beauty of flowers,
and you.

~ Julie



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35 comments:

  1. Amy KinserJune 14, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Those flowers are gorgeous in that silver urn. I would love to have one of those bushes in my yard. Do they dry well and do you use them dried?

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  2. Gypsea NurseJune 14, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Beautiful....
    Love it all!
    Smiles~
    Tattered

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  3. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    I really love those flowers! And that last photo is so beautiful!

    Rainey @ The Project Table
    http://theprojecttable.blogspot.com

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  4. Athena at Minerva's GardenJune 14, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    That is a beautiful shrub! I'd love one, but I don't have room for another large shrub at the moment--it's packed to the gills!

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  5. Fishtail CottageJune 14, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    So pretty! Those snowball flowers are gorgeous - adoring how yours is a tree!! You have an amazing landscape. I'd love to walk it sometime???? xoxo

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  6. Diana LaMarreJune 15, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    What a unique shrub. I love the fluffy white balls.

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  7. Vintage GalJune 15, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Julie ~ the snow ball bushes are just fabulous. The blooms are beautiful. Wish I had the space for one in my back yard ~ I just love them ;-)

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  8. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Just beautiful... I can't wait til mine gets big enough to pick flowers

    Pattie

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  9. My Sparrows NestJune 15, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Hi again! I just added you to my blog list on mysparrowsnest@blogspot.com

    Love it!

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  10. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    wow Julie..those are beautiful.. what a pleasurable sight.. thanks for the beautiful photos... God Bless

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  11. Boho Farm and HomeJune 15, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    So beautiful! We can't grow those here but sure enjoyed yours!

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  12. Heaven's WalkJune 15, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Oh so very Jeanne d'Arc, Julie! LUV this!!!!

    xoxo laurie

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  13. DonnaJune 15, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    I LOVE the snowballs, they are gorgeous!!!
    Thank you for stopping by my blog and commenting. It's not wet here, in fact Texas is in the worse drought we've had in 10 yrs.!!! I can barely keep up with the watering!!! Wish you could send me some of your rain!!!!

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  14. SueBeesJune 15, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I have never heard of these before. Stunning!
    I'm sure they won't grow in Florida.
    Thanks for sharing.
    SueBee

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  15. Kim, USAJune 15, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    So the name of this flower is snowballs I so love it it's gorgeous. Does it has a good scent?

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  16. Linda@Coastal CharmJune 15, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I'm so jealous...mine are still teeny tiny...just plant them last Spring...looking forward to seeing them start growing just a tad bit faster...yours are BEAUTIFUL!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  17. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Beautiful garden! I love Snowballs, we have them here in California, but I have yet to plant my own. thank you for sharing, Marcia

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  18. LululizJune 16, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Oh my, they are the prettiest flowers, and they look stunning in the silver container.

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  19. DarlaJune 16, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    That's more like a snowball tree! Fantastic!!

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  20. SuffiaJune 16, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Very beautiful white blooms. They looks so pretty in your silver urn

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  21. Susan Holt SimpsonJune 16, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    WOw! Those are beautiful! Are those lupine? I've been missing my snowballs - they've already 'melted' around here! ;0)

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  22. Julie MarieJune 16, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Hi Julie... your snowball bush is just beautiful!... I too wish they would last longer!... xoxo Julie Marie

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  23. MahrianJune 16, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Hello dear Julie! Oh, those snowballs are absolutely cute! I must say your blog is so and so lovely! I love vintage and antiques.It's delicious coming here and see your findings. Thanks a lot my dear for your kind words and your visiting. Kind God bless you and yours so much! :D

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  24. MarieJune 16, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Oh my Julie...what a beautiful plant! Snowballs would look good in my yard. What kind of plant are they? Related to hydrangea?
    -Marie

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  25. Judith @ Lavender CottageJune 16, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    The snowball bush makes a most impressive display and yours is just covered. The branches make a pretty bouquet in your vase.

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  26. MonicaJune 16, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Hi. Found you at Fishtale Cottage. Love your Snowball bush - gorgeous!

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  27. sweetbayJune 16, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Your garden is beautiful!

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  28. Olga PoltavaJune 16, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    How beautiful your snowball tree is! Its blooms made a gorgeous bouquet. So pretty!

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  29. Rosemary@villabarnesJune 16, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Beautiful garden and photos! Love the snowballs. Thanks for visiting my blog and becoming a follower. I just took a tour of your blog, and I'm following you as well.

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  30. Girl in PinkJune 16, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Julie,
    Your garden is gorgeous! We've just planted a snowball bush in our backyard! They are so lovely! Thank you for your sweet comments on my recent wood furniture finds! They've already sold, which tells me that not everyone is all about painted pieces these days! I do love the mix of styles and color...as much as I like the neutrals! Have a lovely weekend! Hope you get to do some treasure hunting! I see there are some sales that look good in your neck of the woods!
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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  31. Susan EvelynAndRoseJune 16, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Just gorgeous! So much better than the snowballs in winter. :)

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  32. ArabellaJune 16, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    They are fabulous - there's nothing better!!

    Visiting from Cottage Flora Thursday ~ Hope you have a lovely weekend.

    Hugs,
    Marie

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  33. Bella's Rose CottageJune 16, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Hi Julie,
    Your gardens look amazing! Love those snowballs, mine have faded.
    Yes the weeds... I am afraid they are winning down here!!
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  34. elizabethJune 16, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    I have a snowball bush in my backyard too! Thanks for your kind comment about my ladder!

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  35. My Shabby Streamside StudioJune 17, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    I would give my eye teeth for that viburnum...can't find it available commercially.

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