Come with me as we have a gentle stroll though the flower gardens and trees.The Cherry blossoms have all gone,and golden/bronze leaves are glorious.
The ornamental grass has tall feathery flowers, and sparkles like ice crystals in the sunshine.
One deep purple snap dragon, all by itself, self seeded in the front garden.
One of the many pink Alstromeria plants, a bee is in the centre flower. Buds still show a promise of more to come.
Last year a dear friend brought me a huge display of Luculia flowers, this is their photo, and I fell in love with their beauty.So much so, we bought a small shrub. It is frost tender, so all last winter it has been protected, with a huge bucket. The odd leaf was burnt, but now it is thriving, and has stems covered at the end with so many buds.
Here is the small shrub, that can grow to a tall tree in years to come, hidden from any early frosts, the purple Tibouchina on guard on the left, a tall handsome tree now, and the graceful red sage taking its rightful job as a shelter on the right.
Closer up, those buds are beautiful already.
The Tibouchina shrub was a birthday gift some years ago.We planted it out in the open, it struggled with any cold morning, so it was moved, nurtured, covered each night in the winter, and now well over 8 feet tall. This is one lingering flower straight out of the Canon Camera.Sunlight and shadow in the afternoon.
Quotation of the day, author unknown
“ The flower bud unfolds, showing so
gradually the hidden beauty within”
Greetings from Jean
25 comments:
Did any of my friends in Canada see the Madrid Open, we had very small snippets, but I watched just the scores live!!! And in case you didn't see the result, or see any of the play, I will not reveal the winner!!!
Jean, I never tire of seeing beautiful blooms! Thanks for sharing!
I enjoyed my stroll through your garden. Beautiful!
Your garden is looking lovely Jean. I had a neighbour on the North Shore who had a Luculia in her garden, the beautiful blooms have always fascinated me. Your Tibouchina also brings many memories, I think we'll have to put one in this garden again!! Best of luck tomorrow!
So many beautiful flowers. I love that ornamental grass and know what you mean when you say it sparkles.
What lovely blooms, Jean. Thank you for the enjoyable tour. I've heard that N.Z. Is a gardener's paradise.
I love looking at your flower pictures. They look so exotic, and of course, purple! My little tulips are closed up tight, just waiting for some warm weather and sunshine. Both are is short supply at the moment.
Thank you for the lovely flowers.
It's lovely Jean! You have plants that I'm unfamiliar with, so interesting. Hope you have a beautiful Autumn and plenty of time to enjoy it!
Hugs
Jane
Your flowers are lovely! We're finally getting some spring-like weather here in the middle of the U.S. Believe it or not, we woke up to about 9" of snow on May Day....after all-day rain, sleet & snow the day before.
This is Autumn in your garden?! WE don't have that much flowering beauty in spring! You have a lovely garden. Thanks for taking us on a tour.
A lovely tour....Autumn is such a beautiful time.
Wow, that is beautiful ! You have got a little paradise as your garden !
As always - your garden looks lovely!
Oh what beautiful flowers in your flower garden. Just too many colors to choose from. Hope you are enjoying the cooler weather. We are about to heat up here in Tennessee. Carol
Our Genie wasn't covered. I so sad!
It's lovely seeing the changing seasons! xo
What a glorious garden!!!!
Your garden is incredibly beautiful, obviously cared for my a loving hand. Thank you for the wonderful tour. Happy Autumn!
I can't believe this is your Autumn showing Jean. Really so glorious all of them and I loved reading the descriptions. Some are brand new to me.
You have such a beautiful Garden with a lot of nice and colorful flowers. Hope it keeps growing nicely.
Mersad
Mersad Donko Photography
Your autumn garden is lovely, Jean! I especially enjoyed the pink Alstromeria, because I had them in my wedding bouquet. I love how some of your beautiful flowers came from friends, and how you have nurtured them. We're breaking out in spring here with soft baby leaves everywhere! Take care, my friend!
They aren't broadcasting the entire thing here. We are getting reports, though!
I adored your stroll!! We're gearing up for summer. Lots of fun.
I have never heard of either Tibouchina or Luculia (they are just lovely!!) but I know well Alstromeria. They are usually an annual here but along Lake Erie where I now live if you protect them well over the winter you can overwinter them. I will have to try one of these years as I do love them and have grown them in pots. Don't you just love the change of the seasons visible in our gardens?
Your flower garden is gorgeous! Autumn looks like an absolutely beautiful season there! You live in a beautiful place!
I forgot to buy snapdragons today! It was on my mental list!
Hello, I must have missed this post while I was away! What a lovely stroll thru your garden. The flowers, trees and grasses all look beautiful. I love the curvy drive! Happy Monday, enjoy your day and new week ahead!
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