It's the time of year when all the remaining plants in the garden start coming into bloom. We've been away a couple of days, a doctor's apt. and trying to get the ramp on the van fixed, which necessitates a trip to Barrie. There's a frightening sag on one side when I ride up or down it. Turns out the hinge is broken, but they have to order the replacement part. It was good to get back out in the garden this morning.
We have a large patch of brilliant yellow Coreopsis which looks gorgeous!I've been watching the Foxtail Lilies bloom right outside my front window. The development of the flowers is fascinating! This was 3 weeks ago.
As the blooms unfolded they looked like this. The flower is about 8" tall, but it's only a couple of inches at the top where the stamens are found.
This bright red little flower is the Maltese Cross. It feels new to me, but Mrs. F.G. sit was here last year.
I even got one of those White Cabbage butterflies to sit still long enough for a portrait!
Mrs. F.G. likes to try different plants to see how they grow here, but I bet you can't guess what these are.
It’s peak season. Our echinacea have started to bloom well, and I find daisies blooming here and there, Some daisy pics will make it to my blog in due course. I quite enjoyed seeing your coreopsis.
ReplyDeleteThe foxtail lily is amazing! New to me.
ReplyDeleteNo idea what thr last photo is...maybe delphiniums?
The last one looks like vetch I see every day along the boardwalk.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers. Hope your ramp is fixed soon.
ReplyDeleteCoreopsis are faithful bloomers IF one keeps up the deadheading. My row along the driveway needs attention every second day at the least. I have a scissors hanging on a post nearby and use the time waiting for DH to get going whenever we're off for a walk.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the chick peas that we grew a few years ago.
ReplyDeleteWow your Foxtails are ever so pretty! Coreopsis is always sunny and cheerful! I will guess your mystery plant is in the Pea family:)
ReplyDeleteFoxtail Lily. Hmm, love it. Of course anything in your gardens are lovely!
ReplyDeletePs, I hope the storms missed you today too. (even though the rain is welcome)
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