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By: Papaya Ink Team · Last updated: October 18, 2026

Flower Coloring Pages

A garden you can color at your own pace. This collection of free printable flower coloring pages is drawn for grown-up hands: full-page botanical line art with layered petals, veined leaves, buds and seed pods, from a lush peony bouquet and a big garden rose to orchids, magnolias, irises and a tropical hibiscus. Each sheet has enough detail to keep you busy for an evening, but the lines stay clean and open, so the pages work just as well for teens and confident younger artists.

Colored pencils are the natural fit for these realistic flower designs – the wide petals reward gentle shading and blending – but gel pens, fine markers and even light watercolor look great on them too. Print on plain paper for everyday relaxation, or on heavier cardstock if you plan to frame a finished page or turn it into a card. Many of these blooms make lovely one-color studies as well: try a single peony in five shades of pink, or the sunflowers in nothing but golds and browns.

Click any picture and the PDF opens in a new tab – every sheet is US Letter size and fits A4 with no cropping. No sign-up, no watermarks over the art, just print and color. Want the whole garden at once? Use the button below to download all the flower coloring pages as one PDF book.

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Flower Coloring Pages - Peony Coloring Page: Full Bloom with Buds and Berry Sprigs (Detailed)
Peony Coloring Page: Full Bloom with Buds and Berry Sprigs (Detailed)
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Flower Coloring Pages - Rose Coloring Page: Large Garden Rose with Rosebuds
Rose Coloring Page: Large Garden Rose with Rosebuds
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Flower Coloring Pages - Lily Coloring Page: Stargazer Lilies with Buds
Lily Coloring Page: Stargazer Lilies with Buds
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Flower Coloring Pages - Orchid Coloring Page: Phalaenopsis Spray with Leaves
Orchid Coloring Page: Phalaenopsis Spray with Leaves
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Flower Coloring Pages - Magnolia Coloring Page: Blossoms on a Branch
Magnolia Coloring Page: Blossoms on a Branch
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Flower Coloring Pages - Iris Coloring Page: Three Bearded Irises
Iris Coloring Page: Three Bearded Irises
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Flower Coloring Pages - Hibiscus Coloring Page: Tropical Blooms with Monstera Leaves
Hibiscus Coloring Page: Tropical Blooms with Monstera Leaves
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Flower Coloring Pages - Camellia Coloring Page: Layered Flowers and Buds (Detailed)
Camellia Coloring Page: Layered Flowers and Buds (Detailed)
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Flower Coloring Pages - Lotus Coloring Page: Water Lily Pond with Seed Pod
Lotus Coloring Page: Water Lily Pond with Seed Pod
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Flower Coloring Pages - Sunflower Coloring Page: Two Blooms and a Bud (Detailed)
Sunflower Coloring Page: Two Blooms and a Bud (Detailed)
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Flower Coloring Pages - Tulip Coloring Page: Double Peony Tulips Bouquet
Tulip Coloring Page: Double Peony Tulips Bouquet
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Flower Coloring Pages - Poppy Coloring Page: Oriental Poppies with Seed Pod
Poppy Coloring Page: Oriental Poppies with Seed Pod
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Flower Coloring Pages - Fuchsia Coloring Page: Hanging Flowers and Buds
Fuchsia Coloring Page: Hanging Flowers and Buds
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Flower Coloring Pages - Hydrangea Coloring Page: Three Full Blooms (Detailed)
Hydrangea Coloring Page: Three Full Blooms (Detailed)
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Flower Coloring Pages - Bird of Paradise Coloring Page: Tropical Flowers and Leaves
Bird of Paradise Coloring Page: Tropical Flowers and Leaves
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Flower Coloring Pages - Protea Coloring Page: King Protea with Bud
Protea Coloring Page: King Protea with Bud
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Flower Coloring Pages - Daffodil Coloring Page: Spring Bouquet with Buds
Daffodil Coloring Page: Spring Bouquet with Buds
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Flower Coloring Pages - Passion Flower Coloring Page: Bloom with Curling Tendrils (Detailed)
Passion Flower Coloring Page: Bloom with Curling Tendrils (Detailed)
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Flower Coloring Pages - Dahlia Coloring Page: Blooms with Berry Sprigs (Detailed)
Dahlia Coloring Page: Blooms with Berry Sprigs (Detailed)
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Flower Coloring Pages - A garden arch so overgrown with roses that the posts barely show. Three full blooms crowd the foreground while a stepping-stone path leads past a picket fence to the house. Detailed - leaves and buds everywhere.
A garden arch so overgrown with roses that the posts barely show. Three full blooms crowd the foreground while a stepping-stone path leads past a picket fence to the house. Detailed – leaves and buds everywhere.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Five sunflower heads, each with a seed-dotted center, fill a woven basket on a plank table. Young sunflowers follow the sun; picked ones just look cheerful. Leave the centers for last - dark brown dots over gold.
Five sunflower heads, each with a seed-dotted center, fill a woven basket on a plank table. Young sunflowers follow the sun; picked ones just look cheerful. Leave the centers for last – dark brown dots over gold.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Tulips keep growing after they are cut, which is why a bouquet like this leans a little more each day. These stand in a pitcher on the windowsill, curtains tied back and two butterflies outside. Big petals, easy lines.
Tulips keep growing after they are cut, which is why a bouquet like this leans a little more each day. These stand in a pitcher on the windowsill, curtains tied back and two butterflies outside. Big petals, easy lines.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Daisies, clover, bellflowers and tall grasses grow all mixed up in this meadow, with three butterflies crossing overhead. No two stems reach the same height. Try a different green for the grasses than for the leaves.
Daisies, clover, bellflowers and tall grasses grow all mixed up in this meadow, with three butterflies crossing overhead. No two stems reach the same height. Try a different green for the grasses than for the leaves.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Three peonies at full size and two buds still waiting their turn, arranged in a vase painted with - what else - more peonies. Detailed - layered petals to shade from the center out.
Three peonies at full size and two buds still waiting their turn, arranged in a vase painted with – what else – more peonies. Detailed – layered petals to shade from the center out.
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Flower Coloring Pages - A ring of daisies and leafy sprigs, tied at the bottom with a big ribbon bow. The empty middle is left for you: write a name, a date or a short note inside. Sunny centers, pale petals.
A ring of daisies and leafy sprigs, tied at the bottom with a big ribbon bow. The empty middle is left for you: write a name, a date or a short note inside. Sunny centers, pale petals.
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Flower Coloring Pages - At the edge of a lily pond, a clump of irises has found the wet ground it likes, and a dragonfly hovers over the tallest bloom. Violet and blue are classic, but yellow ones are just as true to life.
At the edge of a lily pond, a clump of irises has found the wet ground it likes, and a dragonfly hovers over the tallest bloom. Violet and blue are classic, but yellow ones are just as true to life.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Seen up close, poppy petals look like crumpled tissue paper, and the seed pods with their flat crowns are almost as interesting. The field runs all the way to the hills. Red is traditional; orange, pink and white poppies grow wild too.
Seen up close, poppy petals look like crumpled tissue paper, and the seed pods with their flat crowns are almost as interesting. The field runs all the way to the hills. Red is traditional; orange, pink and white poppies grow wild too.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Someone rode out to the lavender field and came back with a full basket. The bicycle leans against a brick wall under climbing vines, a ribbon tied to the handlebar basket. Detailed - spokes, cobbles and tiny florets.
Someone rode out to the lavender field and came back with a full basket. The bicycle leans against a brick wall under climbing vines, a ribbon tied to the handlebar basket. Detailed – spokes, cobbles and tiny florets.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Hydrangea color depends on the soil: acidic ground turns the blooms blue, alkaline ground turns them pink. Color the ones by this garden gate either way - or one of each. A cottage waits at the end of the path.
Hydrangea color depends on the soil: acidic ground turns the blooms blue, alkaline ground turns them pink. Color the ones by this garden gate either way – or one of each. A cottage waits at the end of the path.
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Flower Coloring Pages - One arching stem, a row of moth-shaped flowers buds yet to open at the tip - a phalaenopsis can stay in bloom for months. This one sits in a plain pot of bark chips. A very open page - good for soft blending.
One arching stem, a row of moth-shaped flowers buds yet to open at the tip – a phalaenopsis can stay in bloom for months. This one sits in a plain pot of bark chips. A very open page – good for soft blending.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Lotus flowers rise well above the water on their own stems, unlike water lilies, which float. Three open blooms show the seed pod in the center while a dragonfly patrols the pond. Pinks for the petals, pale yellow-green for the pods.
Lotus flowers rise well above the water on their own stems, unlike water lilies, which float. Three open blooms show the seed pod in the center while a dragonfly patrols the pond. Pinks for the petals, pale yellow-green for the pods.
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Flower Coloring Pages - In Japan the chrysanthemum is the flower of autumn, and here it shares the page with a folding fan painted with leaves. Each bloom is curled tight, petal over petal. Detailed - give yourself time for the centers.
In Japan the chrysanthemum is the flower of autumn, and here it shares the page with a folding fan painted with leaves. Each bloom is curled tight, petal over petal. Detailed – give yourself time for the centers.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Spring in the garden: the rain boots are off, and someone has filled them with daffodils instead. A watering can waits beside them. Yellow trumpets, white or yellow petals - and the boots can be any color you like.
Spring in the garden: the rain boots are off, and someone has filled them with daffodils instead. A watering can waits beside them. Yellow trumpets, white or yellow petals – and the boots can be any color you like.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Behind a screen of tall cosmos, a cottage lane winds up to the front door past a wooden fence. The flowers sway in the slightest breeze, so a loose, light hand suits them. Pink, magenta and white are the usual cosmos colors.
Behind a screen of tall cosmos, a cottage lane winds up to the front door past a wooden fence. The flowers sway in the slightest breeze, so a loose, light hand suits them. Pink, magenta and white are the usual cosmos colors.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Florists often pluck the stamens out of stargazer lilies, because the pollen stains everything it touches. These stay in, freckled petals and all, tied with a satin ribbon. Deep pink spots look right.
Florists often pluck the stamens out of stargazer lilies, because the pollen stains everything it touches. These stay in, freckled petals and all, tied with a satin ribbon. Deep pink spots look right.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Tulips, roses and daisies in three zinc buckets, a striped awning overhead, and a blank sign waiting for a shop name. The market cart sits on wagon wheels with a watering can parked beside it. Plenty of straight lines - and one sign to letter.
Tulips, roses and daisies in three zinc buckets, a striped awning overhead, and a blank sign waiting for a shop name. The market cart sits on wagon wheels with a watering can parked beside it. Plenty of straight lines – and one sign to letter.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Three hibiscus blooms push their long stamen columns out over toothed leaves. Each flower lasts only a day or so, so the plant keeps making new ones. Bold, open petals - try red with a darker throat.
Three hibiscus blooms push their long stamen columns out over toothed leaves. Each flower lasts only a day or so, so the plant keeps making new ones. Bold, open petals – try red with a darker throat.
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Flower Coloring Pages - A teacup turned vase: pansies, daisies and forget-me-nots spill over the rim, and the cup is painted with pansies too. Pansy faces look best with a dark center blotch and lighter edges. Detailed - lots of tiny blossoms.
A teacup turned vase: pansies, daisies and forget-me-nots spill over the rim, and the cup is painted with pansies too. Pansy faces look best with a dark center blotch and lighter edges. Detailed – lots of tiny blossoms.
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Flower Coloring Pages - A round mandala made only of flowers - daisies, roses and tulip buds packed in rings around a central bloom. Work from the middle outward one ring at a time, repeating colors around each ring for a balanced finish.
A round mandala made only of flowers – daisies, roses and tulip buds packed in rings around a central bloom. Work from the middle outward one ring at a time, repeating colors around each ring for a balanced finish.
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Flower Coloring Pages - A dozen roses is the tradition, but this bouquet gets by with a handful of open blooms and a few tight buds, stems bound with a ribbon in a loose bow. Detailed - each petal curls a little differently.
A dozen roses is the tradition, but this bouquet gets by with a handful of open blooms and a few tight buds, stems bound with a ribbon in a loose bow. Detailed – each petal curls a little differently.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Three sunflowers tower over the garden fence, the way they do by midsummer. Daisies fill the bed at their feet while a butterfly drifts past. Centers in browns, petals in gold and a weathered gray for the pickets.
Three sunflowers tower over the garden fence, the way they do by midsummer. Daisies fill the bed at their feet while a butterfly drifts past. Centers in browns, petals in gold and a weathered gray for the pickets.
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Flower Coloring Pages - The watering can has been promoted to vase. A full bunch of tulips stands in it on a stone step, with one more lying beside it, cut and waiting. Smooth, rounded petals - an easy page for blending two shades.
The watering can has been promoted to vase. A full bunch of tulips stands in it on a stone step, with one more lying beside it, cut and waiting. Smooth, rounded petals – an easy page for blending two shades.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Big round daisies with simple petals, and two busy bees trailing dotted flight paths. One of the easiest pages in this collection - made for small hands and fat crayons.
Big round daisies with simple petals, and two busy bees trailing dotted flight paths. One of the easiest pages in this collection – made for small hands and fat crayons.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Poppies, cornflowers, daisies and a few ears of wheat - the flowers that grow along the edges of grain fields, gathered into one woven basket. Blue cornflowers next to red poppies is the classic pairing.
Poppies, cornflowers, daisies and a few ears of wheat – the flowers that grow along the edges of grain fields, gathered into one woven basket. Blue cornflowers next to red poppies is the classic pairing.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Just the plant itself: three open peonies and one bud still wrapped tight on its stem. The petals ruffle in layers almost to the center. Pale pink at the edges, deeper toward the middle, works well.
Just the plant itself: three open peonies and one bud still wrapped tight on its stem. The petals ruffle in layers almost to the center. Pale pink at the edges, deeper toward the middle, works well.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Two butterflies have found the cosmos - one in the air, one resting on a petal. The flowers stand on thin, wiry stems with feathery leaves, so light, airy greens suit them. Simple petal shapes for beginners.
Two butterflies have found the cosmos – one in the air, one resting on a petal. The flowers stand on thin, wiry stems with feathery leaves, so light, airy greens suit them. Simple petal shapes for beginners.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Anemones, roses and daisies circle into a wreath, little filler blooms tucked between and the middle left open. The anemones' dark button centers look best near-black, so the white or red petals glow.
Anemones, roses and daisies circle into a wreath, little filler blooms tucked between and the middle left open. The anemones' dark button centers look best near-black, so the white or red petals glow.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Petal rings, leaf rings and a flower at the heart - this mandala builds outward in layers, each repeating around the circle. Try warm colors at the center cooling to blues and greens at the rim.
Petal rings, leaf rings and a flower at the heart – this mandala builds outward in layers, each repeating around the circle. Try warm colors at the center cooling to blues and greens at the rim.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Art Nouveau loved irises, and this page borrows the style: tall flowers under a slim arch of curling stems, all smooth flowing lines. Muted purples, sage and gold give it the look of an old poster.
Art Nouveau loved irises, and this page borrows the style: tall flowers under a slim arch of curling stems, all smooth flowing lines. Muted purples, sage and gold give it the look of an old poster.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Some poppies are fully open, some still nod in their hairy buds, and a few have already dropped their petals to leave crowned seed heads. Detailed - the stamens ring each center.
Some poppies are fully open, some still nod in their hairy buds, and a few have already dropped their petals to leave crowned seed heads. Detailed – the stamens ring each center.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Cut hydrangeas drink a lot, so a big vase like this one is no luxury. Three full heads tumble over the patterned rim, with one fallen floret on the table. Blues and purples, or antique green as they fade.
Cut hydrangeas drink a lot, so a big vase like this one is no luxury. Three full heads tumble over the patterned rim, with one fallen floret on the table. Blues and purples, or antique green as they fade.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Shutters thrown open and a window box overflowing - the European balcony look. Geranium clusters crowd the planter and trailing stems hang over the edge, with ivy climbing the frame above. Reds and pinks pop against pale shutters.
Shutters thrown open and a window box overflowing – the European balcony look. Geranium clusters crowd the planter and trailing stems hang over the edge, with ivy climbing the frame above. Reds and pinks pop against pale shutters.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Four dahlias and a closed bud fill the page, all with the pointed petals of the cactus type - one of the many forms this flower comes in. Try a sunset gradient: yellow at the center, coral at the tips.
Four dahlias and a closed bud fill the page, all with the pointed petals of the cactus type – one of the many forms this flower comes in. Try a sunset gradient: yellow at the center, coral at the tips.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Two bees have followed this bunch of lavender indoors and are not leaving. The stems sit in a jug tied with a ribbon, a few loose sprigs on the table. Purple spikes, gray-green leaves - a soft, calm page.
Two bees have followed this bunch of lavender indoors and are not leaving. The stems sit in a jug tied with a ribbon, a few loose sprigs on the table. Purple spikes, gray-green leaves – a soft, calm page.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Even a cactus blooms when it is happy. Three potted ones here - a round barrel, a tall column and a paddle-shaped prickly pear - all flower at once. Patterned pots invite bright colors.
Even a cactus blooms when it is happy. Three potted ones here – a round barrel, a tall column and a paddle-shaped prickly pear – all flower at once. Patterned pots invite bright colors.
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Flower Coloring Pages - A ladybug has wandered onto the table to inspect the fallen petals. Above it, three sunflowers lean out of a striped jug, one still half turned away. Try a warm honey wood for the table to echo the petals.
A ladybug has wandered onto the table to inspect the fallen petals. Above it, three sunflowers lean out of a striped jug, one still half turned away. Try a warm honey wood for the table to echo the petals.
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Flower Coloring Pages - One full rose, one half open and two buds on a single thorny stem, framed by an oval of slender leafy sprigs. Like a page from an old herbal. Detailed - shade the inner petals darker so the bloom looks deep.
One full rose, one half open and two buds on a single thorny stem, framed by an oval of slender leafy sprigs. Like a page from an old herbal. Detailed – shade the inner petals darker so the bloom looks deep.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Cherry blossom lasts barely two weeks, and this little songbird has picked the best branch to sit out the show. Petals drift down past open flowers and tight buds. Pale pink blossoms against brown bark - and a rosy breast for the bird.
Cherry blossom lasts barely two weeks, and this little songbird has picked the best branch to sit out the show. Petals drift down past open flowers and tight buds. Pale pink blossoms against brown bark – and a rosy breast for the bird.
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Flower Coloring Pages - A mason jar, a ribbon around its neck and a handful of cosmos - cut ones last about a week, which is reason enough. Petals have dropped on the table; stems show through the glass. Draw the water line lightly in blue.
A mason jar, a ribbon around its neck and a handful of cosmos – cut ones last about a week, which is reason enough. Petals have dropped on the table; stems show through the glass. Draw the water line lightly in blue.
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Flower Coloring Pages - A snail is making slow progress past the daffodils, and a watering can sits tucked in the grass. The bulbs under them will flower again next spring, often for decades. Bold outlines - an easy one to finish in an afternoon.
A snail is making slow progress past the daffodils, and a watering can sits tucked in the grass. The bulbs under them will flower again next spring, often for decades. Bold outlines – an easy one to finish in an afternoon.
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Flower Coloring Pages - The door is open and the buckets are out on the sidewalk: sunflowers, roses, lilies and a pot of hydrangeas. Through the window, more bouquets wait in jugs, with plants hanging from the ceiling. Pick a bright stripe for the awning.
The door is open and the buckets are out on the sidewalk: sunflowers, roses, lilies and a pot of hydrangeas. Through the window, more bouquets wait in jugs, with plants hanging from the ceiling. Pick a bright stripe for the awning.
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Flower Coloring Pages - Butterflies love zinnias, and this one has landed on the tallest bloom. Layered petals stack in neat rows like the scales of a pinecone. Zinnias come in almost every color except blue - so use them all.
Butterflies love zinnias, and this one has landed on the tallest bloom. Layered petals stack in neat rows like the scales of a pinecone. Zinnias come in almost every color except blue – so use them all.
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8 Ways to Use Your Finished Flower Pages

  1. Frame it: color the large garden rose on cardstock, trim the white border, and slip it into a standard 8×10 frame for instant botanical wall art.
  2. Make a greeting card: fold a sheet of cardstock in half, cut out the finished magnolia or camellia, and glue it to the front – a handmade birthday or thank-you card in an evening.
  3. Try a monochrome study: color the hydrangea page in five or six shades of a single blue or purple – great practice in shading and a very elegant result.
  4. Bookmarks: color the lilies or the irises, cut the page into three tall strips, laminate or cover with clear tape, and punch a hole for a ribbon.
  5. Watercolor practice: print the poppies on heavier paper and wash the petals in red and orange, letting the colors bleed softly – the black lines hold the shape.
  6. Gift wrap tags: color the small buds and blooms from the fuchsia or daffodil page, cut them out, and tie them to presents with twine.
  7. A calm-down page for a busy day: keep the lotus sheet and a small tin of pencils in your desk drawer for a ten-minute break.
  8. A seasonal set: the daffodils and tulips for spring, sunflowers and dahlias for late summer, hibiscus and bird of paradise for a winter escape – color one a week and clip them into a garden binder.

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