Alstroenemia

 

Well, I bought myself some new flowers on Friday night.  

They are called Alstroenemia,  commonly called the Peruvian Lily or Lily of the Incas (I bet you are really impressed that I knew that, I know I am, lol).  

Aren't they pretty?  I was looking for something a wee bit different. There were plenty of roses and carnations etc., but I wanted a change. So I spotted these and they ended up in my trolley.

I love flowers!!
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Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said…
They are beautiful Ellie. Looks like there are some buds so should last a good while.
5 December 2011 at 09:26
orchid0324 said…
Hi! Dearest Ellie,
Oh, I hope they are the same flower I see here in Japan in the store as well. Thank you very much for letting us know the name. I like them because flowers stay alive long♬♬♬
Your pictures are beautiful, my friend!!!
Blessing to you from east, xoxo Orchid*
5 December 2011 at 09:42
Stewart M said…
Hi there - they are cracking looking flowers, even if the are a bit gaudy for my tastes!!

Glad you like the mushroom - I was rather surprised at how well they turned out.

Cheers - Stewart M - Australia
5 December 2011 at 09:54
Carole M. said…
...and they are one of my favourites; very olde-worlde, quaint, and beautiful. Last well in a vase too. Pretty photos
5 December 2011 at 10:08
Anonymous said…
they are beautiful ellie and i love there commonly called name.
5 December 2011 at 10:28
Jill said…
So beautiful! One of my favorites as they last so long.
5 December 2011 at 11:19
Jeanne said…
OK Ellie! You go girl on getting those flowers. You know they are absolutely lovely! And i love your photos. Happy weekend!
5 December 2011 at 12:24
Gattina said…
Beautiful, I first thought it was an orchid
5 December 2011 at 13:31
deb duty said…
They are so pretty! I think this is the same flower that I've bought before and I remember it lasted a really long time.
5 December 2011 at 14:19
TexWisGirl said…
lily of the incas. what a great name!
5 December 2011 at 14:34
Tezzie said…
Very, very pretty flowers! I love that you treated yourself to something special :)
5 December 2011 at 14:48
Karen said…
These are my FAVOURITE flowers Ellie! Hubbers often brings me home a bunch when I am feeling down.
5 December 2011 at 15:56
Rosie Grey said…
These are so beautiful, Ellie, I love them!
5 December 2011 at 16:40
Pat said…
Beautiful lilies!
5 December 2011 at 18:44
Unknown said…
They are beautiful. I bought flowers for myself today and I wanted to have something to photograph. I found some white ranunculus which I love so I'm very happy.
5 December 2011 at 20:19
Laura said…
so lovely...how beautiful to treat yourself to fresh flowers!
5 December 2011 at 21:41
Lisa Gordon said…
These are beautiful Ellie, and it so nice to see white ones! Most of the ones we see here are either pink or red, so these are very special indeed. Glad you treated yourself to these little gems!

Thank you so much for sharing today at The Creative Exchange.

Have a wonderful evening!

lisa.
5 December 2011 at 22:22
Rose said…
They are really different and very, very beautiful.
6 December 2011 at 00:06
Anonymous said…
They're beautiful, Ellie!
6 December 2011 at 01:18
gina said…
Lovely images of the lilies! I believe they last a long time as a cut flower. Enjoy!
6 December 2011 at 03:40
Kala said…
I like these flowers very much myself. And the details of the designs in these petals are wonderful!

Happy Macro Monday
6 December 2011 at 04:34
Lui said…
What a pretty treat!
6 December 2011 at 09:19
genie said…
What a cool name for such a beautiful lily. Love your captures. Lovely with such a nice mix of muted coloration. genie
7 December 2011 at 22:56
Becki's Whole Life said…
These are beautiful - sometimes it's fun to go with a different flower. I love Lillies. They are the one flower that I can always count on in my garden:-)
14 December 2011 at 10:22
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