Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Bloomin' Tuesday: 08/25/09

This orange reminds me of summer.
It is doing great as a happy border bloomer.

I was not happy about finding my sun coleus burnt (not sure how) this morning,

But I was pleasantly surprised to see a bloom on my blackie sweet potato plant!!

Not very big, but a nice surprise:)

My little luna hibiscus plant is just blooming like crazy!

Mexican petunia finally blooming...


Pokeberries


Wild Sunflower, I'm very pleased how well this is doing!
I pulled these up along the road side and started the seeds.
They grow in very poor sandy soil, so I didn't know if they would do well here.
So far they are on their second bloom, they have silvery leaves and cherry little blooms.

I was so glad this floss flower bloomed!
The plant was doing great and I could not remember what it was.
As soon as it bloomed, I remembered:)

I cut back the obedient plant blooms, I'm curious if I will get a second bloom this year.

You can really see the dragon wing fleece flower now.
The growth on this plant this year has been amazing:)
Have a wonderful Bloomin' Tuesday!
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24 comments:

Darla said...

Very nice...I love your Purslane in the first photo, I actually posted a photo of mine today. I have noticed that my sun-loving coleus need lots of water..

Sue said...

I've still got sunflowers coming up all over the place in my garden. Always a nice, bright surprise!

Anonymous said...

Pretty posies, all of them.

Nell jean (seedscatterer) said...

Lots of interesting blossoms at your place this Tuesday. I hope the orchids do well in their new environment -- I killed the one we got when DH was sick around Easter.

tina said...

Hi Carla, What lovely blooms you have. I so envy that floss flower and don't have any as of yet. Some day. That potato vine flower is awesome! I've never seen one bloom so it is a nice surprise indeed.

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Jean said...

I love the orange blooms, the color is perfect! I didn't know that sweet potato vine blooms. The flower is lovely! Everything looks super! Jean

Susan Cook said...

Wow your garden is growing great. Very beautiful. You really have a green thumb. I don't have one much for flowers. But my vegetable garden is doing well this year. Have a great day. :)

Cindy said...

Great plants, some of them I have never heard of. It looks like you have some darling little grands, too. There is nothing in the world like your very own grandchildren! Thank you for your sweet comments on my blog today, I really appreciate it! Hugs, Cindy S

Gail said...

I love the floss flower! All of them are pretty but that is my favorite.

Unknown said...

Beautiful colours, Carla! That orange and the yellow will liven up any yard. The hibiscus and Mexican petunia look great too.

Thank you for stopping by my blog...and for your encouraging words. Always love to hear from you.

storyteller at Sacred Ruminations said...

How lovely to see all the beautiful blossoms in your garden!
Hugs and blessings,

Dianna said...

So beautiful! I have a hard time believing that your yard has a weed patch. You really have a green thumb.

Regina said...

Lovely blooms and yard.
A happy outdoor post.

susan said...

I have green sweet potato plants that are trying to take over!! Do you think they bloom. I love the bloom on your dark one. Loved seeing all you flowers and plants!

Mary Bergfeld said...

You have a remarkable variety of blooming plants in your garden. I'll bet the garden itself is beautiful. I hope you are having a wonderful day

Grammy said...

You have so many beautiful blooms. I love the orange one it is so vibrant. Have a great day.

Joyce said...

Can I borrow your green thumb:)
Joyce

Zaroga said...

Carla, I always enjoying looking at your blooms... just lovely.

i said...

I love your plants! They are so pretty!

Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~ said...

How great to have such lovely flowers around you. Alas my thumb is beige. If it's not a geranium, I'll kit it. lol!

The Old Parsonage said...

What beautiful flowers. What is a pokeberry? Do you cook with them?

Please stop by The Old Parsonage anytime, I love company!

Enjoy
Leann

Susan said...

All lovely.
Susan

Mrs.T said...

Those orange flowers are simply gorgeous! What a green thumb you have! Mine is brown...

Thanks for sharing and for stopping by my kitchen table, too.

God bless,
Mrs.T