The Fourth of July is over. This marks the middle of summer. We had plenty of food including a steak done on the grill. We like to watch the concerts that are on the Capitol Steps in Washington D.C. and from the harbor in New York City with views of the Statue of Liberty. Of course, this was ended with spectacular fireworks in both locations.
It has been a hot gardening week. The perennials are in full bloom now. The Limelight hydrangeas are magnificently blooming. My potatoes and onions are officially done. A few tomatoes are beginning to appear.
Here are my photos for this week.
“Dark Mystery”
“Big Red Hybrid”
The hardy hibiscus is new to me. Planted last year, it almost expired during the December deep freeze. There are two others in the same raised bed and this is the most advanced.
The Dragon Wing has been a stalwart. It is an annual but I keep it alive during the winter in the cold frame. In the spring, I take cuttings and manage to propagate enough to fill another planter and my window boxes. It is my most reliable annual.
The Big Red is shy. This is its first blooming of the season but when it does, it really shows out. It is also a cold frame resident and I have also managed to propagate several more containers of it from cuttings.
The coreopsis continues to shine. It is very happy in its container and is content to have some mid day shade.
The calla lily is at the front door. It is in the location where I intend to have a White Garden. A mature white azalea is right behind it. I need a third white bloomer to complete the grouping. Have not made a decision on that as of yet.
The Shasta daisies are in full bloom now. As usual, they are spectacular.
I am really enjoying the garden this summer. The heat limits the work but the majority of that was done this spring.
Before I end this weeks post, here is a watercolor done by my friend Walt in celebration of Independence Day.
Come join us Saturday morning when Jim Stephens hosts our Six on Saturday group. Here is the link https://gardenruminations.co.uk/.
You will be able to enjoy gardens from around the globe.
Happy gardening!
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