Marvelous Magnolias!

Recent watercolor painting by Carole Poole Gallery...."Magnolia Blossom".

Regal, stately, beautiful...the Magnolia.

How does it grow so tall? It spreads it's branches and stretches as far as possible, making more room for the exquisite blossoms. They spread out in a perfectly planned arrangement across the deep, dark leaves. Magnolia flowers are cherished and revered. Just one lone blossom makes a lovely bouquet. The full blooms are anywhere from 3-12 inches in diameter. Truly majestic.

Because magnolia trees can grow to be so large, we have planted the "Little Gem" variety in our yard.  They produce the same beautiful blooms that are about 8 inches diameter, but the actual tree is more compact and takes up much less space. Very easy to grow and so popular in the south.

We've planted the Little Gems at our home in Atlanta and at our farm in Alabama.  Very easy to plant and care for.  And.....great for taking pictures.  All the blossoms are low enough for me to reach!!!

So, yep, I'm recommending the Little Gem.  For beauty, for easy care, for long blooming season, for good picture opportunities, and great paintings!!!

Watercolor painting by Carole Poole Gallery..."Magnolia".

Hope you love Magnolias as much as I do. Give them some thought the next time you paint. Saving whites in watercolor can be challenging. And guess what? Next week, I will demo how to do it.  Easy and fun...I think you'll love it.


So, see ya next Wednesday to save some whites! Until then, "Happy Painting"!

Carole