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Friday, July 19, 2013

What's Blooming: July 2013

It's been hot and humid for the past few weeks here on Long Island. Between the heat and the mosquitos, tending the garden has been a challenge. Thankfully there are lots of carefree heat-lovers in bloom making everything look lovely. Here's what's blooming in my garden this month:

This is such a beautifully colored daylily. I love the yellow center and it's magenta petals.

The purple coneflower (Echinachea) is a nice compliment to the yellow Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia). Behind them is the wispy, purple Russian Sage.

 I planted this Knockout Rose only two months ago. It is coming along nicely and I just love the color of the blooms.

On the left is Rudbeckia "Cherry Brandy" and on the right are more Black-eyed Susans. 

This Hosta is just coming into bloom. The stems are nice and erect with a lovely purple blossom. To the right, is Yarrow and more Rudbeckia 'Cherry Brandy'.

 The Crape Myrtle is starting to bloom!

Hot pink Hydrangea is in full bloom by the front door.


Nestled between the boulders in the backyard are various succulents (above and below)



Begonia "Dragon Wing Red" is nestled among the variegated Liriope by the back fence and flanked by Annabelle Hydrangeas. 

My vegetable garden is in full swing! Lots of green tomatoes, ripe cucumbers, carrots, beets and string beans.

So that's what's going on in my part of the world. Be sure to check out what else is growing around the country over at May Dreams Gardens "Garden Blogger Bloom Day" list.

5 comments:

  1. The heat has been rough on my garden, but your place looks great! I really love the succulents. Stay cool -- a weather change is coming.

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  2. Beautiful blooms...love the combination of Rudbeckia, Echinacea and Perovskia...classic beauty!

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  3. Very pretty. I love the Purslane--discovered it a couple years ago, and have been using it ever since. It's great in containers and hanging baskets, too. And I also love how the little baby chicks surrounded the mother hen Sempervivum! Did they do that all by themselves, or did you help them?

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