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The flower you asked me about in my slideshow is not astilbe, it's a type of Amaranth with reddish leaves (Amaranthus Cruentas Velvet Curtains).
Have a great weekend!
Ann, thanks, I like variety :)
Squirrel, thanks, when I see water droplets, I have to capture them
Ann, it is some species of passiflora. I love there colors as well. Thanks.
BJ, thank you so much.
Jama, Too much to choose from, thank you
bfarr, thanks for your kind words
Gardening, Thank you, I am always surprised just how much fuzzies are brought out in macro.
maiaT, thank you and also for the name of the one in your slideshow. Very much appreciated. Your slideshow by the way is gorgeous. So refreshing, beautiful and serene. You did a wonderful job on it.
Liz, thank so much and glad you like them.
Self, Thank you so much and have a great weekend.