Flowers in my Garden

Bloom Day September 15th

September 15, 2009

Firebush Hamelia patens is a volunteer that is growing in the corner of backyard. Hummingbirds love this plant. Lantana ‘Dallas Red’ is my new favorite Lantana. Is just started another round of blooms. Jatropha integerrima These pretty red flowers are delicate against the dark green foliage of this tropical plant. Nymphae ‘Midnight’ is one of [...]

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Midnight Water Lily Bloom Opens

September 1, 2009

While working in the garden on Sunday, I was able to capture this water lily (Nymphaea ‘Midnight’) flower opening on its first day. This deep violet blue water lily flower is one of my favorites. It is a tropical day blooming water lily that is unique among tropical cultivars in that the stamen tops have [...]

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Late Summer Shiners

August 30, 2009

Pink Rain Lilies Zephyranthes labufarosea are blooming around my garden this week. A few light rains have encouraged them to push up some pretty petals. Rain Lilies has a habit of showing off in masse, which makes them such a welcome addition to the garden. All at once, the little bulbs burst into color, usually [...]

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Showy Flowers of Summer: Rudbeckia and Calibrachoa

August 22, 2009

Rudbeckia (unknown) and Calibrachoa ‘Superbells White’ blooming in my garden. If you know what variety the Rudbeckia is, please post it. It is only about 1 foot tall now, very compact bloomer. I’ll try to find the tag tomorrow.

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Dallas Red is Hot

August 22, 2009

I love this Dallas Red Lantana (Lantana camara ‘Dallas Red’) I bought this summer. I had never seen this color before until I stumbled upon it at a local nursery. I potted them in a terra cotta windowbox container and they are thriving, even in this summer heat of 100+ degree days. Granted I do protect [...]

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