Stunning Flowers!

I promised my husband that I would post a few pictures of his cactus that are in bloom now.  The flowers only last a day or two, but look at the color on this one.

Here is a photo of our Bougainvillea's in bloom.  Really spectacular this year.

Lace Cap Hydrangeas at entrance to our home.

Canna's

Walking Iris (Neomarica )

The bloom only lasts one day. I have a few more buds but it won't be long before these beauties are gone for the year.

A few photos of a bouquet I made for myself yesterday, just because I am worth it!

Dark pink is 'Melody Parfummee'

 Variation in pinks is 'Queen Elizabeth'

Pink rose on this side is 'Dr. Bob Harvey'. Also here is Verbena, Penstemon, Borage, and Salvia's

 

Stripe rose is  'Cherry Parfait'

 

Darker pink rose on right is a climbing 'Gertrude Jekyll' a David Austin rose.

I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck.
- Emma Goldman

Sunny With a Chance of Showers

Our weatherman said on last nights news we should expect rain most of the day. We had a few good showers earlier today; the sun is peeking through the clouds now so I have titled my post a positive outlook for the day. Sunny, with a Chance of Showers.

I took some photographs on Wednesday and am just getting to posting them to my blog.  My iris are coming in now; the blues and purples are budding but so far no blooms have opened.  I will share the beauty of the peach, salmon and yellow with you for now.

Peachy Orange Iris in the background

Cistus (rockrose) has been blooming for several weeks, looks beautiful in the butterfly garden.

Of course it wouldn't be my blog if I didn't show off my Madarense Geraniums!

Lavenders on the South Wall

Nutmeg Scented Geranium came up on its own, see it hanging over the wall?

Midnight Blue Salvia in the Hummingbird Butterfly garden.

Pretty Pellies

 
 

Heartsease

There is a flower I wish to wear,

But not until first worn by you—

Heartsease—of all earth’s flowers most rare;

Bring it; and bring enough for two. 

-Walter Savage Landor