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The Flower Hour #21: Magnolia Tree Blossoms

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For the Flower Hour, share your images of flowers, gardens, fields of flowers, seasonal leaves and plants, fungus, algae, cacti, blossoms, berries, and wildflowers. Bouquets and silk/faux flowers are welcome.

Sweet Early Spring Blooms
Magnolia Tree blooms

Like many trees in Northern California, Magnolia trees show off their blossoms between mid-February and mid-March.

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Blooming Magnolia tree and Camellia bush
magnolia tree blossom

Honoring Cee Neuner during the month of March.

Remember, there are no specific themes for the Flower Hour, but please use your own photography. And you have all week to link to this post.

New to The Flower Hour photo challenge? Please check out my page for more information! I encourage “double-dipping” with other blog challenges if you do not want to create a separate post.

“The magnolia does not hurry; it simply knows when the time is right to bloom.” – Beth Moore

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82 responses to “The Flower Hour #21: Magnolia Tree Blossoms”

  1. Forestwood Avatar
    Forestwood

    That is so sweet.

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  2. Forestwood Avatar
    Forestwood

    Hi Terry, You have canvassed my favourite flower, here. It’s so transient in its beauty yet it cannot be eclipsed. Mind you, the gardenia could give it a run for its money! Lol.
    Lovely to honour the lovely Cee as well. Perhaps that is where our paths have crossed before- in Cee’s photo challenges?

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Amanda! I’ve seen your comments on Marsha’s blog posts, especially Story Chat! I’m glad you like the magnolia blossoms. Old pics from my life in Sacramento years ago. Once Cee left us, I decided to take one of her 7 days of flowers and keep one day alive. I hope that honors her memory and our friendship. Thank you for your lovely comment!

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  3. dgkaye Avatar
    dgkaye

    Beautiful petal pics Terri. They almost look like tulips on trees. 🥰

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Good eye, Debby, they do, thank you! Hope all is well in Mexico ❤️

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      1. dgkaye Avatar
        dgkaye

        Thank Terri. Mexico was great! xx

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        I’m glad you’re back and safe…

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      3. dgkaye Avatar
        dgkaye

        Thanks Terri ❤

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  6. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
    robertawrites235681907

    Lovely blossoms. Our magnolias are white and they open up widely.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Robbie! There are different species of magnolia trees. The ones in California aren’t as big.

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      1. robertawrites235681907 Avatar
        robertawrites235681907

        💓

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    2. robbiesinspiration Avatar
      robbiesinspiration

      Here is my offering, Terri: https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2026/03/15/robbies-inspiration-tanka-tuesday-imagine-something-quirky-w3-and-the-flower-hour/

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  8. Wandering Dawgs Avatar
    Wandering Dawgs

    Beautiful magnolia blooms! I’ve never seen pink ones before. Our southern magnolia blooms are white.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Beth! And I’ve never seen many white ones. I believe there southern states’ magnolias are a different species than those on the west coast. And bigger!

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  10. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    Beautiful flowers, Terri. Love the raindrops on them too. Here’s mine this week: https://grahamsisland.com/2026/03/11/shower-flowers/

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Many thanks, Graham! We saw several magnolias in our Sacramento neighborhoods. Now I have lots of desert plants to share for Flower Hour.

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      1. Graham Avatar
        Graham

        I look forward to seeing them.

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  12. ghostmmnc Avatar
    ghostmmnc

    The Magnolia petals are very pretty. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one of these in person before. 🙂

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Barbara! We were lucky our former Sacramento neighborhood had several to gawk at! 😁

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  15. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Terri, a gorgeous display of some of nature’s finest! Beautiful captures.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Eugi! I enjoyed the different views of the magnificent magnolia!

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      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re welcome, Terri.

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  16. Toni Pike Avatar
    Toni Pike

    So incredibly beautiful, Terri

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks so much, Toni!

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  18. Linda Schaub Avatar
    Linda Schaub

    Very pretty and delicate, especially the magnolia bud with the water droplets on it. I like seeing them and they are often short-lived if they blossom on a windy day, then the ground becomes “pretty in pink”.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Linda. If you can believe it, I caught the blossom with the droplets with an older galaxy phone 8 years ago! Fallen petals are quite striking to see.

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      1. Linda Schaub Avatar
        Linda Schaub

        Well, those droplets looked very fresh and dewy. Yes, the Magnolias are gorgeous trees to see.

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  19. Hazel Avatar
    Hazel

    I want to see Magnolia tree in real. Beautiful, Terri.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      They are beautiful but short-lived, Hazel, thank you! We’ll have to trade places so I can see the beauty in your area 😍

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  20. cindy knoke Avatar
    cindy knoke

    Gorgeous.

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  21. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
    Suzette Benjamin

    Beautiful gallery Terri. The magnolias in your photos are so expressive and vibrant. They make me smile. Thank you.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Suzette! I’m glad I had some decent blooms in my archives to share!

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      1. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
        Suzette Benjamin

        Your photos are excellent, Terri!!

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      2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
        Terri Webster Schrandt

        I’ve had great mobile phones over the years, that helps!

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      3. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
        Suzette Benjamin

        Wonderful camera on mobile phone, I believe. Most convenient too.

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  22. Carol Carlisle Avatar
    Carol Carlisle

    love the raindrops on the petals! And happy to celebrate Cee ❤️ https://carolisle.wordpress.com/2026/03/10/flower-hour-when-the-fairies-sing/

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Carol! There were a few Magnolia trees in Sacramento that we enjoyed.

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  24. Pepper Avatar
    Pepper

    Magnolia blossoms are one of favorite spring flowers. Here is my contribution for this week. https://heavenssunshine.com/feasting-on-yellow/

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      They seem to be very popular, Pepper!

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  25. pamperrault21 Avatar
    pamperrault21

    Magnolias are perennial springtime showstoppers in our area. They’re exquisitely beautiful and you’ve captured them brilliantly! Thanks for sharing these gems. pp

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Pam! I like to use flowers from my archives for the Flower Hour when possible. Enjoy yours when they bloom!

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  27. vermavkv Avatar
    vermavkv

    Very nice.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thanks so much!

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  28. Cathy Avatar
    Cathy

    Beautiful, Terri. I love Magnolias. Mine are still in the bud stage so I’m waiting impatiently…

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Ooohhh, how exciting you’ll see them bloom soon! Thank you, Cathy!

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  29. Susanne Swanson Avatar
    Susanne Swanson

    Gorgeous magnolia blooms! I’m stopping by today with Ranunculus! Ranunculi Ranuncula! Joy is Everywhere! – Cats and Trails and Garden Tales

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Susanne! I thought i might see some blooms by the time we get to Sacramento late March, too late, I imagine. Thanks for sharing!

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  31. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    How beautiful, Terri! Some years ago I saw similar beauty while visiting Descsanso Gardens in southern California. It gladdens the heart!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Janet! The trees themselves grow so tall too.

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  32. Egídio Avatar
    Egídio

    These are stunning. Here’s my entry:

    https://throughbrazilianeyes.com/morning-glory/

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Egidio! I always enjoyed seeing the magnolia blossoms each year!

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  33. Smitha V Avatar
    Smitha V

    Beautiful flower, beautiful photography.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Smitha! I can’t wait to share flowers from our current travels!

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      1. Smitha V Avatar
        Smitha V

        I totally get it, Terri. I’ve caught the bug to, thanks to you 🙂 Here’s mine for the week https://smithavpennings.com/2026/03/13/thankful-thursday-130326-thursday-doors-terris-flower-hour/

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  34. philosophy through photography Avatar
    philosophy through photography

    Beautiful click!
    Spring showing off again, Terri. Those magnolia blooms look like the trees decided winter had overstayed its welcome.

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      What a great way to describe the blooms, Mr Philo! Thank you! 🌸

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      1. philosophy through photography Avatar
        philosophy through photography

        Welcome, Terri.

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  36. Three by Lisa Avatar
    Three by Lisa

    So of my favorite flowers. Great pictures

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Lisa! I’m glad you liked them!

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      1. Three by Lisa Avatar
        Three by Lisa

        My flower post https://threebylisa.wordpress.com/2026/03/10/red-flower-flower-hour/

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  37. Dawn M. Miller Avatar
    Dawn M. Miller

    Gorgeous!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Dawn!

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  38. Anne Sandler Avatar
    Anne Sandler

    Beautiful captures of a beautiful flower. Well done Terri!

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Anne! Have you seen any magnolia trees blooming where you live? I took a couple of these pics over in Sutter Creek years ago.

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      1. Anne Sandler Avatar
        Anne Sandler

        Yes, in Sacramento. Sutter Creek is a favorite.

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  39. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    A beautiful tribute

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Sadje! 🌸

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  40. Crystal Avatar
    Crystal

    pretty flowers 💐

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    1. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
      Terri Webster Schrandt

      Thank you, Crystal! 🌸

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        Crystal

        You’re very welcome

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