A Few Flowers That Have Survived Thus Far

I haven't had much to share in the way of flower photos this summer. And with the cooler temps lately, I figured I'd better give the flowers that survived a little time in the spotlight.
First, the Bouganvillea. It got so tall it drooped down to fence-level and finally bloomed.



Bouganvillea ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )






Bouganvillea ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )



And another plant that was a late bloomer... the white Marigolds. They grew and grew and finally decided to bloom. They aren't so white... and they aren't as full and round as the one's I had last year. BUT... they grew and bloomed. So I'm happy!



White Marigolds ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )






White Marigold ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )

The Fuzzy Wandering Jew has a few blooms and is still looking fuzzier as ever.





Fuzzy Wandering Jew ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )

The Mexican Petunias have struggled all summer but really seem to like the cooler temps.




Mexican Petunia ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )


I'm surprised the Pink Shamrock/Oxalis survived in that little container. I guess the shade from the Hyacinth Bean Vines helped.



Shamrocks/Bunny ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )



And speaking of the Hyacinth Bean Vines... guess who's going to have LOTs of seeds to share?



Hyacinth Beans ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )



Even though the Rooster Comb has been growing, they haven't gotten as tall and full as usual. But it's glad to see them finally "showing their true colors".



Rooster Comb ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )


And finally. This Pride of Barbados has been stubborn about changing colors. They all start off yellow and then within a day or two will turn various shades of orange to red. This one has stayed yellow for at least 3 days. I kinda like it! Hmmmm... maybe a new variety of colors for hot, drought-stricken areas?




Pride of Barbados - yellow ( photo / image / picture from cherylad's Garden )

 

Congratulations! they are all very pretty. (all we grow here is mushrooms and mold. ) I have wished over and over that we could send all the extra wet stuff to you. As we have had such an abundance of it this year. The winter fore cast doesn't sound any different, either.

 

It is interesting what has survived the long hot drought. Will this change what you grow? Perhaps to more drought resistant flowers?

Jerry

P.S. Nice flower pictures, I find the Hyacinth Bean Vines intriguing, I might try one.

 

i like the look of the hyacinth bean and the white marigold, very pretty flowers all round. is the rooster comb some kind of amaranthus?? :-D

 

Those remaining flowers of yours are striking.
That first scene with the cow skull, bougainvillea and the nopales is a cute still-life.
Looks really charming, that.

I hope that you can hang onto your colour for a bit longer.

 

Nice to see some color ... I am left with mainly yellow and orange blooms, but even some of those are iffy. I spotted that cow skull too Sjoerd!

 

Thanks everyone. They have been real troopers!
Jerry... I have tried to only plant drought resistant stuff, so there won't be too much change. I think the heat was harder on the plants than the drought. We were never under water restrictions so they did stay watered... maybe as not as much as they should have been... but watered nonetheless.
There were some plants that just couldn't handle it... so they won't be tried again.
Luke.... Yes, the Rooster Comb/Celosia belongs to the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. They are very tough and prolific at reseeding themselves.
Sjoerd and Netty.... glad you enjoyed the bouganvillea photo with the cow skull. I too found that it looked rustic and charming at the same time.
Eileen... We're still weeks away from any kind of winter weather and now that we're not so hot... the plants seem to be giving one last show.

 

Very nice Cheryl,
Bouganvillea always reminds me of Spain,..i wish i could grow it here,..yours looks lovely,..your Oxalis survived all that heat,..amazing as mine thrives on sunny but cooler temperature,..that Hyacinth Bean tempts me to find someone who will send seeds through the sniffer dogs or what ever they do to check, ,as for your Rooster Comb,..very impressive,..another vote from me on the skull and horns.

 

Thanks Philip.
I'll have to get a wider-view photo of my succulent bed where the cow's head is. A few more things there you all might enjoy seeing.