Fall Color Continues 27 Oct 2023

Halloween is just a few days away and the color of that season is orange. It is visible in the neighborhood in great abundance. To me, that is not the most attractive color of autumn. I prefer the yellows, golds and reds. There are still some blooms in the garden but the most spectacular item this week is the autumn leaf color.

We are in a dry spell but that is our usual October condition. I have been doing some watering but mostly for those plants in their first year.

Come and let us visit my garden and let’s enjoy the beautiful colors. If you would like, come back tomorrow and visit the Six on Saturday gang. It is hosted by Jim Stephens. Here is the link https://gardenruminations.co.uk. Gardeners from around the world from Finland to New Zealand post photos from their gardens. It is a great experience.

Here is my six for this week.

The first leaf color is from the PawPaw (Asimina triloba). No fruit from this native this year but it is less than 5 years old.

The Japanese persimmon (Fuyu) is also but 5 years old. It started out with many fruit this spring but dropped them all. I am hopeful.

The third is Cerca canadensis (Red bud). It is notable for the small pink blooms in early spring but it is less appreciated for the golden, cordate leaves of the fall.

The hardy mums are beautiful this fall. They are slowly creeping outward since being planted 3 years ago. They really put on a good show.

This is the knockout rose. This Rosa “Knockout” has bloomed continuously since late February after pruning. It has more flower power than any other plant in the garden.

This gulf fritillary is enjoying the nectar from the lantana “Miss Huff”. This plant is shrub sized and has bloomed continuously since mid Spring. It will die back after frost but returns more vigorous than ever in the spring.

One last thing before I go, I want to introduce you to “Junior”. He is feral but he seems to enjoy my company as long as I remain at a safe distance. He is being well fed by feline fanciers in the neighborhood. He patrols my yard and so far, he has not been observed having any of the homicidal behavior for which his like have been accused.

Happy Gardening!!