What's Bloomin'

It's nearing the end of July. Only five more weeks of summer vacation. Not that I'm counting.

Luckily, my flowers are still keeping me company. Some are starting to peter out, like the Shasta Daisies. Others are really coming into their own, like the Cone Flowers and Black-eyed Susans.

But what's new? I got an Obedient Plant (no kidding, that's really its name) at the nursery about a week ago, and it has since come into bloom. It is resting on the ground at the moment, but it looks pretty cheery for all that:

The Eunonymous my neighbor gave us last year has come into bloom, any while it is certainly not a traditional flower, I really like it. It's frothy and delicate, and yes, the nontraditional thing is actually a plus for me.

A closeup. There are actual petals on these tiny flowers...

The orange Chrysanthemum is also blooming. I have a few of these, and am surprised to see them start blooming in July. Aren't they a fall-blooming plant? Of course, it may take a few weeks for them to be completely covered with flowers.

Have a happy week...pretty soon it will be August, so enjoy July while it's here!