Red Oleander Bloom Amidst Leaves

This is the first bloom my 3rd oleander bush got this year.

Database photo:

Beautiful banner Kim!

Beautiful Kim!

Wonderful banner Kim! Pretty flower.

The bloom is like a little stoplight, saying "Look at me!" It makes a great banner.

with everyone.
The contrast of light & shadow, partially hiding the bloom,
add mystery, and make the flower the focus of attention.
Good job, Kim!

Looking at the original photo, this little beauty is hardly noticeable, except for the eye of the photographer. The banner made it a "star" of the day. Well done.

Kim, The flower is like a shy little kid, peeking out from his hiding place. Playing hide-and-seek!

lauriemorningglory said:Kim, The flower is like a shy little kid, peeking out from his hiding place. Playing hide-and-seek!

Exactly my first thought. Peek-a-boo! Nice, Kay

I want to thank everyone for the kind thumbsups, and a huge thank you to @crawgarden, @pod, @Frenchy21, @arctangent, @EscondidoCal, @Fleur569, @lauriemorningglory, and @nmoasis for the wonderful, encouraging comments.

Oleanders were definitely one of my favorite plants, and I spent many years studying them, but unfortunately here in SD we cannot grow them. Definitely a big hole in my heart, but learning new things is going to be fun.

I had twelve oleander bushes ('red cardinal', 'calypso', and 'hardy white'), and they were so beautiful. I just hope that the couple who bought the house take care of them. The man was farmer of the year in San Diego for many years, and he owned a really big farm (that was a company for fruits and veggies), so I think (and hope) he'll do well in taking care of them.

It's heartbreaking to leave a treasured garden, but a bit easier if you know (or believe) that the new owner will love it and care for it. The new owner sounds promising

Thanks for the uplifting words, Zoë.

"All for one, and one for all!"