Monday, August 1, 2011

Chalice of Gold

The large flowers of the Chalice vine Solandra grandiflora are cream coloured when they open.
They turn an attractive gold colour the next day.
My thanks to Lisa for Macro Monday.
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14 comments:

  1. Sylvia KAugust 1, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Exquisite captures, delightful colors and a beautiful post for the day!

    Sylvia

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  2. genieAugust 1, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Chalice of Gold...I have never heard of this flower, but it is another amazing miracle of Mother Nature. The idea that it changes colors is amazing. These are beautiful captures. Sorry my thumbnail went in 3 times. Mr. Linky really played a mean old trick on me. He kept telling me I had an error and could not post it...but he fibbed and did it 3 times. Sorry about that. I am really embarrassed. Genie

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  3. AndreaAugust 1, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I have seen this chalice vine flowers only 2x, so i didn't know it change color through dehiscence. Thanks for the photo and the info.

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  4. OneAugust 1, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    That's a beauty! I have seen flowers that changes from purple to white. This is even better. It turns to GOLD! I would like to grow this.

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  5. BernieHAugust 1, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    They are a stunning bloom. I love the way the bloom changes colour.

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  6. JamaAugust 1, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    I've seen them here, the flowers are quiet big..

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  7. jocoAugust 1, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Awe inspiring photos. I felt like an intruder going inside that gorgeous flower :-)

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  8. FlowerLady LorraineAugust 1, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Beautiful blooms.

    FlowerLady

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  9. Hootin AnniAugust 1, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I want one in MY yard!!! It's breathtaking.

    COTTON FIELD is my M M link for this week.

    Hope you stop by and have a terrific Monday!!!

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  10. LindaAugust 1, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Marvelous macro shots!! I have never seen these before - they are really lovely!

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  11. DeniseinVAAugust 2, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    Your close-ups of this flower is exceptional. Your flower is extraordinary and beautiful. I've never seen anything like it before.

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  12. DimpleAugust 3, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    There are so many things of beauty in this world which I have not seen. Thank you for showing this one!

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  13. radhaAugust 4, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I have only seen the morning glory changing colour. This one is lovely.

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  14. MalarAugust 24, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Pretty flowers! It look good in both colours!

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