Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Floral Delights





Another bevy of blooms to delight the senses! The garden has been doing a lot of flowering - my oft-mentioned Clarkias and Hollyhocks have many more companions. The phenomenally fast-growing "Rodeo Rose" Lupine's flowers have now turned to the lovely two-toned hues pictured here. Maybe it signals pollination has occurred? Not sure, but it looks really pretty! And then there's the excitement of Digitalis obscura! Despite the fact that I waited till the only ones left were pretty straggly (buying indecision) it is now blooming with these attractively patterned flowers. What a foxglove! Also pictured is monkey flower (Mimulus fasciculatus) in orange, and Oenothera pallida in white. The latter evening primrose has a wonderful nocturnal perfume!

No comments: