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I can't pick a favorite because I've been photographing since about 1970, and my first camera lens was a macro lens, also suitable for regular photography, specifically for flowers.

However, one flower sticks out, Canterbury Bells, because they grew at the family home.



I took this one on a trip.

I do remember white and blue.

They were campanula persicifolia, with petals that are barely flared. You are more likely to find campanula medium, which really look like little bells. I should drop the distinction. They are all very beautiful.



More as they come to me, but I am biased by photos I took, which become "favorites" by association.

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The other post was in the wrong forum. General Discussion is a political forum. The host recommended the poster to repost it in the Lounge, which would have been okay. I waited the good part of the day for it to be reposted, but that never happened. I liked the original post enough to start this thread in the correct forum.

If I had to choose between the three, I would say it's a tie between the top two. I love bi-colored flowers.

As for other flowers, I like begonias and New Guinea impatiens because, aside from being pretty, they're so low maintenance. I also like lilacs for their color and aroma.

Do a web search for Dinner Plate Dahlias, there are many beautiful strains to choose from.

I'm learning not to trust the internet. Which is a good thing I guess.

Later:

I googled "Dinner Plate Dahlias" like Emile suggested and it is real.