A New Favorite

For years my favorite flower was a lilac. I especially liked the dark purple ones. (And I still love them, especially how frangrant they are.) Then I fell in love with hydrangeas. Mainly the paper white or green ones, but I also loved the blue. (Basically any but the pink kind!) And I do still really like those as well.

Well, I have found a new favorite! The layers of petals on these blooms have captivated me. They are absolutely gorgeous! What is it?? It's called a Rannuculas. (I love the crazy name almost as much as the beautiful bloom. What can I say, I am easily entertained!)