Corso Garibaldi
For a couple of weeks every year in March, Corso Garibaldi is filled with pink and white magnolia flowers. It is a good reason to make several trips to Lucca. I will be going into Lucca almost daily as I have just begun lessons at a driving school in order to obtain my Italian driving licence – another challenge.
white magnolias
The magnolia street in Lucca
the buds are beginning to open
an interesting skyline
a beautiful street
pink and white
Here is a quote from a book on Lucca concerning Corso Garibaldi “If you will be there around the half of March you’ll fill the emotion of walking between the wings of magnolia trees, whose leafage full of flowers looks like the big rose -coloured fireworks even though….unnaturally static.” I love it!
Today, 22nd March, the petals are starting to fall. Soon the trees will have leaves instead of flowers.
fallen petals
So glad you took these as I have had magnolias on my mind, our large Poinciana had to be removed and the tree surgeon suggested two Little Gem Magnolias at $350 ea I am not sure about that
By: Roz MacAllan on March 19, 2010
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Deb…you are such a lovely photographer. I am thoroughly enjoying your blog, and have sent it to friends as well.
I love magnolias, and they are worth every cent. Slow growing and beautiful. My magnolia grandiflorias never disappoint, and they are an asset to the garden. Thank you.
By: Liz Golding on March 20, 2010
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I can’t get enough of the magnolias. I love walking in Corso Garibaldi just to look at them. All the trees are beginning to turn green, and soon wisteria will be everywhere. There will be lots of photos of that. Thank you for your kind comments. Deb
By: bagnidilucca on March 20, 2010
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Beautiful pictures, I can even smell the magnolias:)
Here in Washington DC, we are waiting for our Cherry Blossom, cannot wait! Your pictures reminded me a of our Cherry blossom.
Good job!
Mirella
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