Bulgaria is known for its glorious roses and the making of rose oil. Walking around the city, I notice roses everywhere, and have taken so many photos, I have created a post. But what about all of the other floral varieties? Here are some of the prettiest flowers in Plovdiv that I have seen thus far.
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Hydrangeas
I was not expecting to see so many hydrangeas here. Iโm not sure what formed that impression, regardless, they are everywhere, and so very lovely with their big colourful blossoms.
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Hydrangeas have always been a favourite of mine, especially the periwinkle blue variety. They are stunning.
Geraniums
Oh, the geraniums! My goodness, the bright vivid colours that these plants provide is glorious. I see them mostly used in window boxes, and when set against a beautiful Bulgarian Revival house, the scene is so romantic.
St. Johns Wort
Another flower I was not expecting to see here. They are quite common where I am from in Canada, sometimes used as a type of ground cover, as they can become quite thick. Their bright yellow blossoms are very pretty and unique.
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Lavender
Well, I know there are fields upon fields of lavender growing in the area. I passed them on my way from the airport on my very first day. What a sight! I also see lavender, which is currently in bloom, in many public garden areas.
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I was able to purchase a few small bunches from a lovely older lady outside the market, and the scent inside my flat is divine.
Clematis
I am just noticing these flowers now. I have only seen the deep purple variety, and they are in full bloom. So gracious climbing here and there and creating a wall of colour.
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Other Flowers
I am so happy to be back in a city that is full of colour and has such an obvious love of natural areas. I pass public gardens full of flower beds, small roadside beds and private spaces, where the flowers are spilling out onto the sidewalk.
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You bet, I am always stopping to take a photograph, or lean over and โsmell the rosesโ. There are so many bugs here in Plovdiv, I have learned to be careful and check the flower first though. ๐๐ฆ๐ชณ๐๐
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I know my camera roll will fill up with many more flower photos yet. And I donโt have a problem with that. Flowers make me so happy. The colour, the scent, the amazing feat of nature that they are, I love them. Always have, and always will.