The days are still hot but the plants are showing signs of fatigue. Most of the blooms are spent and the seedheads are prominent everywhere. Some plants have gone through the yellowing phase and now are approaching the brown phase.
There has been a lack of rain this past week so I have had to do some watering. As you will see, I have run into a problem with the irrigation system that I hope to be able to have fixed soon.
The Ginger Lily is just beginning to show signs of blooming. It is beautiful. It was a gift from another gardener but I do not know the cultivar.
The dahlia is magnificent and is nicely standing out against the rudbeckia in the background.
The Hardy Hibiscus has given some late blooms. It struggled this spring so I am really proud of this one.
The Purple Heart is related to the spiderwort which is a native with blue flowers. This variety spreads easily with a low ground cover like habit. Pink flowers are very striking against the purple stems.
The Obedient Plant is a fall blooming native which is just beginning to bloom. It is also known as false dragonhead of the mint family. It is easy to grow as it is a self seeder.
Picture number 6 is an unexpected problem. I am now trying to get this irrigation leak sorted out. I will let you know next week.
The weather should cool some over the next few weeks and I hope to show you fall bloomers as well as leaf color.
Join us on #SixonSaturday with our host Jim Stephens. Here is the link https://gardenruminations.co.uk/.
Until next week, happy gardening!!
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It feels very Autumnal here too! I like the ginger Lily, something new to me. Hope you get to the bottom of the leak! (Sorry bad humour).