Crinum ‘Ellen Bosanquet’

August 24, 2024 by Photographer Ravi

Crinum lilies are tender perennial bulbs in the Amaryllis family. Lily-like flowers (to 4” wide and long) bloom in clusters in summer atop leafless scapes (to 3-4’ tall) above a clump of strap-shaped green leaves. Flower colors in whites, pinks, and reds.

‘Ellen Bosanquet’ is an old but very popular hybrid whose parentage was never revealed. It was hybridized by Louis Bosanquet in Florida in the period of 1915-1920 and was named after his wife. Bell-shaped, wine red (rose-purple to red-purple) flowers are noted for having a spicy fragrance. Flower scapes typically rise to 3’ tall.

Crinum -Ellen Bosanquet-

Hosta -Brother Stefan- Plantain Lily

June 12, 2024 by Photographer Ravi

Hosta is a genus of plants commonly known as hostas, plantain lilies and occasionally by the Japanese name gibōshi. Brother Stefan offers spectacular large variegated hosta with thick corrugated leaves that offer good slug resistance. White flowers in summer. Full shade to filtered sun.

Hosta -Brother Stefan- Plantain Lily

Serenity at the Japanese Tea Garden

December 18, 2023 by Photographer Ravi

Stepping stone blocks over a small pond and water lilies provide a serene environment at the Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park in San Francisco.

Flowers – Irises of Spring

April 13, 2022 by Photographer Ravi

Attractive irises with unique color combination and interesting designs

Patterns in the Water

January 22, 2022 by Photographer Ravi

Lilies, sky and cloud reflection,s and tree shadows create interesting patterns in the water

Covered with Lily Pads

January 21, 2022 by Photographer Ravi

Blooming lilies with their pads covering the water at the The Highlands Biological Station, Nature Center, and Botanical Gardens, North Carolina

Floating Lilies

January 20, 2022 by Photographer Ravi

Water lilies at the The Highlands Biological Station, Nature Center, and Botanical Gardens, a public garden and nature sanctuary that showcases the diverse flora of the southern Appalachians in North Carolina

Lilies Floating on Clouds

September 24, 2019 by Photographer Ravi

With reflection of clouds on the pond, it looks like the lilies are floating on them at Duke Gardens, Raleigh

Lilies Floating on Clouds

Like a Painting

September 23, 2019 by Photographer Ravi

An almost painting like image of lilies at Duke Gardens in Raleigh

Like a Painting

Almost a Monet

September 19, 2019 by Photographer Ravi

The water lilies and reflections in a pond at Duke Gardens almost create a Monet-like image

Almost a Monet

Lilies at Duke Gardens

September 18, 2019 by Photographer Ravi

In the summer, the fish pool at Duke Gardens is filled with hardy and tropical water lilies. One of the highlights is the Victoria water lily, with leaves up to 7 feet wide. In the pool, goldfish and koi are popular with visitors.

Standing Out

Flowers in the Middle

Beauty of Lilies

Limited Room

July 31, 2019 by Photographer Ravi

Lilies take up so much room on Bass Lake that these ducks have to squeeze in!

Limited Room

Reflections Midst Water Lilies

July 30, 2019 by Photographer Ravi

Water lilies break up the dark cloud reflections on Bass Lake

Reflections Midst Water Lilies

Water Lilies on the Lake

July 28, 2019 by Photographer Ravi

Water lilies cover portions of Bass Lake, near Blowing Rock, North Carolina

Water Lilies on the Lake

Landscape Layers

August 19, 2017 by Photographer Ravi

A spectrum of landscape layers – clouds, sky, trees, lilies, water and reflections – at Bass Lake, North Carolina

Landscape Layers

A Bench to View Bass Lake

August 13, 2017 by Photographer Ravi

Bass Lake located near Blowing Rock, North Carolina offers a peaceful walking trail around the lake. The lake is full of lilies at this time of the year.

A Bench to View Bass Lake

Rural Reflections

August 21, 2016 by Photographer Ravi

The rural countryside of Gujarat, India offers scenes like these – waterholes with lilies midst a dry landscape

Pond Reflections

Photos by Ravi

Sharing unique images that I have captured from around the world. All images are copyrighted by Ravi Patel.

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