Daylily, 'Evening Gown'
My garden is one of brilliant sun and pockets of the darkest shade.
Phlox Paniculata, 'Laura' and Phlox Paniculata 'Eva Cullum'
Phlox Paniculata, 'Laura' and Phlox Paniculata 'Eva Cullum'
Bright Orange Tiger Lilies, Pink Echinacea, and Yellow Rudbeckia
Orange Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty'
Fence painting is definitely on the agenda but may not get done until next spring!
Oriental Lily
'Pee Gee' Hydrangea Standard
Orange Helenium autumnale 'Moerheim Beauty' and Phlox Paniculata, 'Laura'
Just call me the Queen of Cute. The bird hanger is from Walmart (it was black before I painted it)
and I got the tiny birdhouse at Michaels.
As you enter the back gate you move into shade. Out of the glare of the sun, the temperature drops and the street noises fade. Just inside the gate there is the trickling of the fountain and the cluster of plants in pots I have yet to find a home for. So many things still to do before fall!
Proven Winners Hydrangea 'Quick Fire'
Joe Pye Weed, Eupatorium dubium' Little Joe'
At the moment, my favourite plant in the back garden has to be this shorter variety of Joe Pye Weed. I love the way it stretches toward the sun.
The bees however, aren't as fond of 'Little Joe' as they are of the blue Agastache next door. I watched with admiration as this determined bee struggled to scramble over the uneven surface of the pink flowers.
At the moment, Agastache, 'Blue Fortune' has more bees per square inch than any other flower.
Astilbe- Not sure of the variety
Butterfly Bush, Buddleia, 'Miss Ruby'
The Milkweed finished flowering and now long, finger-like seedpods have emerged.
Dwarf Hydrangea 'Little Lime' and dark purple Coleus 'Vino'
Another favourite. The dark coleus contrasts beautifully with the light white
flowers of this dwarf hydrangea.
Phlox paniculata, 'David's Lavender' has a sweet scent.
This will be one of the final weekends of summer. Enjoy!
I am going to link to May Dreams Gardens Garden Blogger's Bloom Day. To see other
beautiful gardens, please click the link.
