Stargazer


Amidst greenery
Such beauty abounds in bloom
Reaching to the sky
This Oriental Lily
Shows gorgeous colouration





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The Stargazer lily was created in 1974 by Leslie Woodriff, a lily breeder in California. Woodriff called the new cross 'Stargazer', because the blooms faced towards the sky.

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Gary Bateman

November 9, 2014 at 10:46 PM

James, I like your Tanka here very much. The imagery is perfect!! A "7" here, and a FAV!! Best Always, Gary

James Fraser

November 10, 2014 at 4:20 PM

As is the subject Gary, it's a most wonderful flower, James :)

Cupids Arrow

November 5, 2014 at 7:59 AM

Rereading this beauty highlander... You should get your tanka published in tankajournal.com.They had open submissions awhile ago.Awesome view here.C&T

James Fraser

November 10, 2014 at 4:17 PM

Thank you Cupids. I must look them up, James :)

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

November 3, 2014 at 8:54 PM

this my favorite among the flowers.. :) The name itself has a romantic appeal.. plus it's history... :) when you see the delicate distribution of the color plus the pollen showing up... :) and the intricate curve of each petals beneath.. :)! wow... :) and like Jan said their scent mmmmmmmn!!! :) the flower is as vibrant as your tanka.. :D!

James Fraser

November 10, 2014 at 4:08 PM

Something else to learn about on tomorrow's travels. As I want to experience, as with other avenues. Thank you for your kind words, James :) xx

Jan Allison

November 3, 2014 at 3:45 PM

I adore these flowers James and have them in my garden - the scent of them is simply divine as is your write:-) hugs jan xx

Jan Allison

November 10, 2014 at 4:09 PM

I grew some years ago James had pots and pots of them - was sitting in the garden with friends and he describe the scent as erotic not exotic lol It still makes me giggle:-) Hugs jan xx

James Fraser

November 10, 2014 at 4:03 PM

They are indeed gorgeous Jan, and scented beautifully, James :) xx

Charmaine Chircop

November 3, 2014 at 3:43 PM

Your tanka are always so captivating James.I wish to see one of these flowers you beautifully describe.Going to be in Uk on 3rd December(Rochester).Hoping to visit the highlands again in 2015 0r 2016.Hope all is doinf fine on your side of the moon B-)

James Fraser

November 10, 2014 at 3:54 PM

It is indeed a most beautiful flower. If you do venture to the Highlands, it would be lovely to say hello. Here in Inverness, I'm fine. Still in my little World, writing, needing to get back to my Art. Hopefully going on holiday, late next year, watch this space. Highland hugs to you and Christina, James :) :)

Casarah Nance

November 3, 2014 at 1:52 PM

It sounds beautiful, do you have a pic of the flower posted on your facebook, I had never heard of it before and would like to see it, you make it sounds mesmerizing

Casarah Nance

November 3, 2014 at 2:45 PM

Yes it is so lovely! :) :)

James Fraser

November 3, 2014 at 2:10 PM

It's a beautiful flower Casarah. I've posted as image on your Timeline if that's ok, James :)