I've been a bad blogger. My last post was just a few days after July's Bloom Day post. I blame the heat, my attention on other things, sheer summer laziness - you get the picture. But my garden and I are back for Bloom Day, so I'll amuse myself by arranging the flower show in a color continuum.
The dwarf pomegranate, Punica granatum 'True Dwarf' blooms on.
The last few flowers on Phygelius x rectus 'Passionate' attract the occasional hummingbird.
In my hellstrip, Hesperaloe parviflora took three years to bloom, but now shows no signs of stopping.
The stately flower of Cotyledon orbiculata.
Oregon Checker Mallow (Sidalcea oregana) bloomed profusely earlier this summer. The Mulch Man cut it back afterwards, and it rewarded him with a second flush of bloom.
NOID summer-blooming heather.
Here's another with a frosty companion, also an unknown cultivar..
My Cistus gets very few blooms - these two are it, right now.
What's left of Eucomus comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy'.
These Sarracenia species are cool, but I guess they aren't technically flowers.
A pinky-bronze sunflower.
Helenium 'Moorheim Beauty'
'Moorheim Beauty' has been attracting lots of bees.
Rudbeckia triloba.
A Rudbeckia from this past spring's plant exchange. I don't remember who the donor was, but I thank you!
Crocosmia 'Golden Fleece' or 'Citron'.
Just look at this Eucomis pole-evansii almost ready to open. Green!
It's almost as green when it's fully open, like this one.
We had to give Rosa 'Darlow's Enigma' a serious chop, but she's coming back with a few single blossoms.
Rosa 'Sally Holmes' buds have a soft apricot tinge, but mature to pure white.
Only one volunteer Foxglove, and it's white. What are the chances?
Lewisia columbiana var. walloensis has been blooming all summer. It loves its dry, gravelly bed.
Another summer-long bloomer, Erigeron glaucus.
Nepeta 'Walkers Low' really IS low now; I cut it back hard early this year and it hasn't overwhelmed anything since. Perfect!
Last year this Caryopteris was in full flower for Bloom day, but I moved it and that must have set it back.
And just like me, the Cape Primrose is spending summer vacation outdoors on the patio.
Bloom Day is hosted each month at May Dreams Gardens. Hop over there to see what's in bloom in other gardens around the country.
Happy Bloom Day!
The dwarf pomegranate, Punica granatum 'True Dwarf' blooms on.
The stately flower of Cotyledon orbiculata.
NOID summer-blooming heather.
Here's another with a frosty companion, also an unknown cultivar..
My Cistus gets very few blooms - these two are it, right now.
What's left of Eucomus comosa 'Sparkling Burgundy'.
These Sarracenia species are cool, but I guess they aren't technically flowers.
A pinky-bronze sunflower.
Helenium 'Moorheim Beauty'
'Moorheim Beauty' has been attracting lots of bees.
Rudbeckia triloba.
Crocosmia 'Golden Fleece' or 'Citron'.
Just look at this Eucomis pole-evansii almost ready to open. Green!
It's almost as green when it's fully open, like this one.
Rosa 'Sally Holmes' buds have a soft apricot tinge, but mature to pure white.
And just like me, the Cape Primrose is spending summer vacation outdoors on the patio.
Bloom Day is hosted each month at May Dreams Gardens. Hop over there to see what's in bloom in other gardens around the country.
Happy Bloom Day!
Even though I can see Rudbeckia triloba out my window, your photo of it still excites me. That mass of cheery little blooms is just the best, isn't it? :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I think I like R. triloba even better than R. hirta, Alan.
DeleteWhat a nice August you're having! Love the sarracenia, which reminds me of the container bogs seen at the Fling.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea they'd be so easy to grow, too!
DeleteOh, it is all so beautiful! Your crocosmia is lovely. And what you've done with your hell strip, also beautiful.
ReplyDeleteKit, I got the Hellstrip book from Timber Press when we were there, and I'm getting lots of new ideas!
DeleteWelcome back "Lazy blogger" and thank you , you've ID'd Caryopteris for me , I've had it for years , bought in my local farmers market , the seller said it was a Salvia …
ReplyDeleteI got mine at a Fred Meyer, Linda, and it wasn't marked as a cultivar. I often wonder if C. 'Dark Knight' would be an even better, deeper blue.
DeleteAmazing how when Hesperaloe starts to get going its actually quite prolific in blooming.
ReplyDeleteI have been delighted with its performance, Mark and Gaz!
DeleteLove that Eucomis pole-evansii, mine bloomed once, years ago. Why oh why has it not since?
ReplyDeleteAdore the Rudbeckia's black stems holding masses of little yellow suns, and I love the green Eucomis! I have a NOID green leaved one, but it's not blooming yet. Fingers crossed for green! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful blooms! I think it is okay if life gets in the way of blogging : )
ReplyDeleteQuality before quantity, Mulch Maid. Your garden looks great.
ReplyDeleteI wish my (former) Cotyledon orbiculata would have survived! Your's is perfect - the whole garden is stunning, even if pomegranates don't ripen or hesperaloes take a while to bloom. It's everything else to me I enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThe Saracena in the turquoise pot is absolutely stunning. It's not a flower? What is it?
ReplyDeleteEverything looks great...especially that Cotyledon orbiculata with its subtle form and coloration.
Lots of lovely blooms, Jane! What a gorgeous tall rudbeckia--I'd say you got your money's worth in that plant exchange! I lost my caryopteris this past winter; seeing yours reminds me how much I miss it, especially this time of year. Always a treat to see what's in bloom in Portland!
ReplyDeleteHappy GBBD! I fear my Hesperaloe may have died in the center. We'll see. I meant to plant some red sunflowers, I guess that's one more thing to do next year.
ReplyDeleteLove all your bloomers. I must get that Lewisia.
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