Not much to share today, just hoping that everyone has been able to get vaccinated. Fall has made itself known, with some cool mornings and/or nights. Okay, onto the photos.
Suncatcher. I found this cool Etsy seller who custom prints on tempered glass. I gave him this image and voila.
Evolvulus. I never get tired of photographing this plant. I'm a sucker for true blue flowers.
There is a Begonia series called Belleconia and here's a new one I added to my garden.
Above and below are two Petunias, each with their own unique pattern.
I yanked out a dying Ninebark shrub and replanted that area a month ago. That's a golden spirea in the back and of course alyssum circling it.
The latest Salvia in my garden, this Skyscraper Orange has a lovely coral-orange color.
My Itoh peony, bought as a bulb, is making slow progress. Though it has yet to bloom, it has acquired a lovely bronze fall color to its foliage.
Gaillardias may be common but they bloom over a long period, attract bees and butterflies, and add a bit of sunshine wherever they're positioned.
This unusual Centaurea (C. ragusina) has the most silvery foliage. Looking forward to its flowers.
Tillandsia tectorum. The most silvery (and fine textures) of all air plants.
My deciduous begonias were late leafing out this year (like this B. Gryphon). Not sure why.
Maybe only exciting to bromeliad lovers but seeing my Vriesea fenestralis bloom was a moment to savor.
Justicia Fruit Cocktail. A funny variety name but it sort of fits. Chartreuse bracts sprout bright red flowers on this plume flower.
Verbena lilacina de la Mina. This CA native sub-shrub is famous for its long blooming period and its drought tolerance.
Here's another Justicia, this one J. fulvicoma. I love its combination of reds, oranges and corals. A late bloomer but worth waiting for.
Picea Papoose. This dwarf spruce is a personal favorite. Conifers always seemed boring to me until I really began to investigate them.
Many bromeliads will color up when put in some sun. That's true for this Neoregelia, which has added a deepening purple color to its center.
Aeonium Kiwi. This pinwheel aeonium brightens up any space.
Dianthus variety. Can't remember now which one this is but I love its picotee edges.
Azalea 'Court Jester'. This late blooming azalea's flowers are all different, with a white base and either streaks or speckles of purple.
