I haven’t posted on Garden Blogger’s Bloom Day all summer so I wanted to make as full a record as I could as the season comes to a close.
Cosmos took a long time to bloom this year, but they do make me happyThis is Firelight hydrangea snuggling with Alma Potchke aster, but Limelight and Angel Blush are also thriving and blooming
Daylily ‘altissima’ is the only daylily still bloomingPerovskia, Russian sage, is such a great pollinator plantSanguisorba canadensis has no common name I can find, but it likes wet sites, should we ever get substantial rain
Lion’s Fairy Tale – Kordes rose. I planted new roses like Kordes varieties in the South borderPolar Express is another beautiful Kordes rose – disease resistant
I had to have “The Fairy” roseThalictrum has delicate blossoms but stands tall and beautifulA bit of an annual salvia,Limelight hydrangea, Blue Paradise phlox and Purple Rain roseDahlias and perennial ageratum. Other dahlias also bloomingCloseup of the low growing Wood’s Blue asterTurtlehead, chelone, did fine this hot dry summerRed geraniums were stunning pot plants, especially after I moved them into the sunMy new angelwing begonia has been happy on our front porch.This very late blooming aster on my hellstrip had me wondering all summer if it was a weed
This is my catalog for September. I thank Carol over at May Dreams Gardens for hosting this wonderful series. To see what else is blooming over our great land click here.
You have a great start on your new rose garden–‘Lion’s Fairy Tale’ is simply beautiful! Your cosmos also look great; mine were a disappointment this year. But my zinnias are doing well, too; such a great late summer annual!
Zinnias and Cosmos–two of my favorites! I’m not a huge fan of the burgundy/purple Asters, but I really like the softer blue ones that you have. Gorgeous! Happy Bloom Day!
I sure love seeing those zinnias. Thanks for sharing.
Pat 09/16/2016
Lea – Thanks for visiting. It was fun to be able to share the garden before the frosts hit.
Rebecca – Native plants and others that attract pollinators was a guiding principle.
Rose – I love those Kordes roses which are long blooming, disease resistant AND gorgeous.
Beth – I didn’t intentionally plant so many asters – but I am glad for all of them. And I do love zinnias and cosmos. So bright and colorful.
bettyl – So glad you visited. I’m so happy with all this September color.
Denise – Who can resist zinnias. Thanks for visiting.
I really do need some Asters. Alma Potchke is lovely!
Pat 09/19/2016
Layanee – I don’t have anything called Cafe au Lait. And I will make a point of never getting any!
annamadeit – Alma Potchke is a great plant, energetic, but not thugish. And such a beautiful color.
A beautiful series of photos!
Happy Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day!
So pretty, and pollinator friendly too!
You have a great start on your new rose garden–‘Lion’s Fairy Tale’ is simply beautiful! Your cosmos also look great; mine were a disappointment this year. But my zinnias are doing well, too; such a great late summer annual!
Zinnias and Cosmos–two of my favorites! I’m not a huge fan of the burgundy/purple Asters, but I really like the softer blue ones that you have. Gorgeous! Happy Bloom Day!
My what fabulous color! Your garden looks so bright and sunny. I do hope mine looks as good this spring.
I sure love seeing those zinnias. Thanks for sharing.
Lea – Thanks for visiting. It was fun to be able to share the garden before the frosts hit.
Rebecca – Native plants and others that attract pollinators was a guiding principle.
Rose – I love those Kordes roses which are long blooming, disease resistant AND gorgeous.
Beth – I didn’t intentionally plant so many asters – but I am glad for all of them. And I do love zinnias and cosmos. So bright and colorful.
bettyl – So glad you visited. I’m so happy with all this September color.
Denise – Who can resist zinnias. Thanks for visiting.
Your new garden is full of flowers! Is that Cafe au Lait? I am not thrilled with that one. I find is bland. White bread and mayonnaise. LOL
I really do need some Asters. Alma Potchke is lovely!
Layanee – I don’t have anything called Cafe au Lait. And I will make a point of never getting any!
annamadeit – Alma Potchke is a great plant, energetic, but not thugish. And such a beautiful color.
We call Sanguisorba canadensis ‘American Burnet’ at Sylvan Nursery