What's blooming in the garden on the 15th of the month.
Here are some newer blooms that have not yet been posted on the blog this year. The castor plants are in full "bloom" with the seed pods now forming. The new white cleome was planted from seed this year, but never grew more than a foot tall (30 cm). Cosmos 'Bright Lights' are also new, but are topping out around 4 feet (1.2 m)! The miniature rose was a New Year's Open House gift two years ago, and a consistent performer. The Rudbeckia was planted last fall after receiving the seed from the fall plant swap. What a successful surprise.
The hollyhocks are not very tall, after planted from seed this spring. Being a biennial, they are not supposed to bloom until next year, but do they know that? I would expect the blossoms to be more hollyhock-like next year.
As usual, you can find other garden bloggers' August bloom days at the blog May Dreams Gardens.
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| Castor Plant (Ricinus communis) | Hollyhock (Malva sylvestris) | |
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| Rudbeckia | Cleome (Cleome hassleriana 'Sparkler White') | |
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| Rose (Rosa) | Cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus 'Bright Lights') |
| Garden Calendar: • Blooming: pink cosmos, mexican zinnia, petunia, red cosmos, nicotiana, calendula, phlox, cleome, salvia, rudbeckia • Harvested: 6 cucumbers, 6 tomatoes |
Pretty! Love the delicate bloom on that hollyhock...even though it's 'supposed' to be much larger. The white cleome is quite lovely, too.
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