Blazing Star Dahlia

Tuesday afternoon we headed to the NH seacoast to visit Fuller Gardens for the first time with the hopes (my hope) of photographing some cultivated flowers. Many of the perennials were past their prime. But the dahlias were in full bloom. There were several of these blazing star dahlias (my name, not the official name) planted around the gardens, frequently on the edge of shaded areas which just enhanced their color.

If you are not familiar with the non-profit Fuller Gardens, check out their website (www.fullergardens.org) and plan a visit. They are mere feet off NH Rt 1a, just north of Hampton Beach.