My blue balloon flower started opening this week! I have a white one in the back yard that seems to be struggling. It's in better soil so maybe it's getting too much sun?
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Weekly Walk on the Wildside
It has just dawned on me that I didn't change my camera from "flourescent" to "daylight" for today's photos...sorry :(
I adore the smell of bee balm and was surpirsed to find that some of the blossoms coming out this year have another blossom coming out of the first one. I really don't remember that from last year...
The purple coneflowers have petals coming out. They start a pale green and gradually turn purple as they lengthen. If last year and this picture are indicators, they will be HUGE this year.
I have a love hate relationship with this weed. I mean it's a weed that just won't die but with the right camera settings it really is a pretty purple.
The orange tiger lilies are in full form and this one was just opening for the day. I've taught my nephews that tiger lillies roar - it's hilarious to hear them roar while making "tiger hands." LOL.
Beautiful (and some very unique) flowers, Sarah. I have become lazy in the flower department. I used to grow all kinds of things. This year I am down to my roses and snapdragons and wave petunias. I have iris, tulips, daffodils and hyacinth in the spring, but they are long gone now.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are so beautiful - I'm envious. I'm not too bad at growing vegetables, but pretty pathetic with flowers.
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Todd built a flower bed up at the pavilion just yesterday! We'll probably put in some Impatiens and Touch-Me-Nots. The bed won't get a lot of sun, so those will do quite nicely. I love your little weed! It's quite pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah: Your photos are lovely--I especially like the before and after of the blue balloon flower. Take care--enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteLove all your exotic blooms, especially the weed - running and ducking...hehe
ReplyDeleteEverything looks very nice! Love the coneflowers! I am trying a bee balm this year. So far so good.(-:
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are beautiful ...
ReplyDeleteYour little weed looks "kinda like a delphinium, if it is one I'm jealous. I've tried getting them to grow here and they never last more than a year or 2.
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