Over several generations of Bluebonnets mixing with Maroonbonnets, a pink variety comes out of the genetics, and all shades in between.
I snapped these pictures as soon as the sun was setting on a cloudy day.
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Saturday, April 12, 2014
First Post
Here's to the first post, and why not make the first a truly Texan one. I came across this hybridized patch of bluebonnets the other day. Almost every color of the bluebonnet's palette.
The maroon Bluebonnet (better known as the "Maroonbonnet") comes from Texas A&M where researches where trying to breed all colors of the Texas flag and maroon popped out instead of red.
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Beautiful! What a perfect way to kick off a Texas-based garden (and more) blog. I look forward to following your horticultural and travel adventures here.
ReplyDeleteThanks, that's what I hope to do!
Deletewonderful photos Caleb! I'll be looking forward to more of your posts.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogging!! How fun to see all the different colors of "blue"bonnets!! Seems like they are blooming a little later than usual this year, but better late than never :-)
ReplyDeleteI think I caught this patch of bluebonnets in the last days of its season. Many of the maroon and pink bluebonnets had already gone to seed. But yes, better late than never!
DeleteWelcome to Blogdom! Such pretty bluebonnet pictures!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to blogging!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Bluebonnet photos. And, I love your header, too.