August in Iowa

Discussion in 'Flower Gardening' started by sewNsow, Aug 27, 2012.

  1. sewNsow

    sewNsow In Flower

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    Here are some pictures I took around the yard last week.
    I won't hog the forum with them all.I invite you to look in my albums to see the rest.
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    Mixed pot of caladiums & coleus ( photo / image / picture from sewNsow's Garden )





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    Mahony Giant Hibiscus,Fireworks grass(top) ( photo / image / picture from sewNsow's Garden )





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    Miscanthus Morning Light & Snow On The Mt Euphorbia ( photo / image / picture from sewNsow's Garden )





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    Misc flowers,mostly annuals ( photo / image / picture from sewNsow's Garden )





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    Tropicana & misc flowers along greenhouse ( photo / image / picture from sewNsow's Garden )





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    Centaurea Colchester White<silver> Bubblegum petunia ( photo / image / picture from sewNsow's Garden )





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    one of my favs,unknown name ( photo / image / picture from sewNsow's Garden )
     
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  3. Donna S

    Donna S Hardy Maple

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    Very pretty. Love the giant hibiscus and the way you mixed all the colors.
     
  4. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Very pretty ... your gardens look full and lush. I forgot to plant Variegated Euphorbia this year and I really miss it.
     
  5. sewNsow

    sewNsow In Flower

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    Donna,That burgundy hibiscus is a wonderful plant.It sometimes winters over as a cutting in a jar of water.
    It will bloom in the greenhouse.Quite attractive red flowers.I don't know why it doesn't bloom outside.
    sNS
     



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  6. stratsmom

    stratsmom Flower Fanatic

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    Beautiful color combinations!!!!!
     
  7. Sherry8

    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    Gorgeous...everything looks so nice and full. I will check out your album too ,I never tire of photos.
     
  8. cherylad

    cherylad Countess of Cute-ification Plants Contributor

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    Hog away! Those are all gorgeous. :stew2:
     
  9. waretrop

    waretrop Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    What lovely gardens.

    Barb in Pa.
     
  10. Cayuga Morning

    Cayuga Morning Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    sewNsow---Beautiful photos! Your garden & container plantings are wonderful.
     
  11. Jerry Sullivan

    Jerry Sullivan Garden Experimenter Plants Contributor

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    Great arrangements, I like the colors.

    Jerry
     
  12. Droopy

    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Oh, my, you've got such nice colours there. :D Those coleus are really showing off, and that mixed borders of yours is a delight.
     
  13. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I love all the colours you have - especially those Coleus. Just beautiful!! :-D
     
  14. carolyn

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    Doris, those are all beautiful. Thanks for sharing them with us. I am not watering the flowers here much, but there are a few that are still surviving the dry with the little water they are getting.
     
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    purpleinopp Young Pine Plants Contributor

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    The top pic made me WOL (wow out loud!)
     
  16. koszta kid

    koszta kid Young Pine

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    Doris I Like the Mahony Hibiscus. I love cannas but don't over winter in house. Tried many different way to store in basement.Love the your flower combos . Did you go to Brucemore last Sat? I wanted to -but no time.
     

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