Monday, August 9, 2010

Summer Blooms

I think I say this every week but my garden does continue to surprise me.  I found some plants blooming and I thought I would share them.

First I want to show your our Hibiscus or Rose of Sharon
This picture was taken while there was a light rain

The flowers are high on the plant.

The look like they are a lilac color before they open

With the sun shinning on the double flower they look very pink

This is a new plant to my garden so here it stands with one lovely flower.

I have always liked Gooseneck Loosestrife

I have a little white fence piece to hold it up when it starts flopping down.  I think the cat or dog may have something to do with some of my floppy plants.

I pinched back my pink geranium a while back and here it is full and beautiful again.  Notice my pink flamingo?  My sister gave that to me when I turned 55.  She said that this is necessary in a garden belonging to someone of my age.

This shrub is called Shrubby Hare's Ear or Bupleurum fruticosum
I think shrubby hare's ear works for me.

Ligularia dentata "Othello"
I think this plant should be moved to a shadier spot,  I was hoping that the surrounding plants would shade it sooner than they have.

My new Malva plant. 
I bought that after visiting my friend Kerri's garden and saw hers. 
 I had forgotten how much I like this plant.

This is called Cupids Dart or Catananche

It is hard to take a clear picture of it because the delicate flower is always moving, even in a slight breeze.

Well that is what I found this week bloomin in our garden.  I didn't even make it to the back garden to see if I missed something.  I'll have to check that out later, before the next Bloomin Tuesday.
I hope you enjoyed the brief tour and take a look at the other gardens linked on Bloomin Tuesday. 

16 comments:

  1. I have never seen a Gooseneck Loosestrife before. It really does look like a gooseneck!

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  2. Hi Sherry! What beautiful flowers you have!! You must have a green thumb! Thanks so much for popping in to see me.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  3. Your pictures are so pretty. The Rose of Sharon is gorgeous and the Gooseneck Loosestrife is so unusual! Love it.

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  4. Oh so pretty - everything. Love that malva and such a pretty color. i absolutely must have a flamingo. I saw them at the Dollar Store last month 2 for 10.00. Hope they still have some. Stunning Rose of Sharon.

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  5. Beautiful blooms this week. I love the lavender blue of that Cupid's Dart.

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  6. I wish I could grow Rose of Sharon here! everything looks great, love the loosestrife and that flamingo is cute too.

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  7. I have a Rose of Sharon but it doesn't have the dark ring. Your is beautiful! I also like the malva. Great photos of interesting blooms. Happy Bloomin' Tuesday! Jean

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  8. Your Hibiscus is absolutely gorgeous. It must be a "double" or "ruffled" as mine don't look like that. Soon, the deer will be up to eat mine :(

    xoxo

    Nancy

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  9. I really like Gooseneck Loosestrife. I have been looking for it for a few years, but can never find it in my area. Maybe it does not grow well in northern Michigan.???

    I really enjoyed seeing yours.

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  10. My goodness your flowers are beautiful! Oh, I so need this to happen outside of my house...
    Hugs,
    Olivia

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  11. Lovin' your gorgeous blooms my friend! Beautiful1

    xoRebecca

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  13. Your blooms are beautiful, and I enjoyed the pictorial tour of your garden. I know that they must bring you great joy. Thank you for stopping by my post. We are indeed both blessed to have daughters who cherish their family treasures. Cherry Kay

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  14. Hi Sherry, thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a sweet comment. Your flowers are just stunning! Thank you for sharing! Your blog is beautiful!
    Blessings, Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

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  15. Dang girl, I sure do wish I had your green thumb!

    Have a wonderful Sunday!
    Hugs,
    Anne

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  16. Hi Sherry! Your flowers are just beautiful! Just wanted to come and sy hi and let ya know I am excited to be your swap partner!:)

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