September 15, 2014 and it’s pouring rain outside in my zone 7b rain forest garden. Honestly, despite being a rain forest, we need the rain. This year looks a lot like last. We had a cool August. I went to work most days in long sleeves, and stayed in long sleeves all day. But come September the heat turned up and rain dried up.
Still, a few things remain in bloom. The dahlias are giving a great show late into the season.
Firepot Dahlia
The marigolds at the NC Arboretum look amazing, as does my granddaughter, Miss Priss.
Marigolds in the Quilt Garden at Arboretum
This pretty little morning glory says hello each morning. (Wish I could remember the name. But, I do know the grower, if anyone just has to know!)
Variegated Morning Glory
My new favorite, Henry Eilers. Love the way it peeks out at you.
Rudebeckia Henry Eilers
Coreopsis ‘Enchanted Eve’ is still blooming like mad, and looks great in my containers. It stays 12″ tall, so perfect for fall containers. Part of the Little Bang series. Lots of fun.
Coreopsis ‘Enchanted Eve’
Our hydrangeas at the store still look incredible–here’s the hilltop view (BB Barns Garden Center, Asheville, NC).
Hilltop view of Hydrangeas at store
Hibiscus is still flowering next to my picket fence. This is Midnight Marvel.
Midnight Marvel
Toad Lilies!!
This digiplexis is just too dang pretty for words. It is in my employer’s garden and I will have it next year or die for want, even though it is an annual for us (zone 8 plant).
Digiplexis
And finally, Erica does our grounds at work. I couldn’t resist this last shot of fall on the way. The solidago, grass, and mums reminding me that despite the heat, fall is coming.
Fall is coming.
So what’s blooming in your garden? Get out the camera and show me, or participate in the Garden Blogger’s Bloom Day done through www.maydreams.com.
I enjoyed your photographs and pinned several of them. My toad lily is about to bloom for the first time, but it didn’t make GBBD. I live in upstate New York, but I won’t be surprised if you get snow before we do. Indeed, fall is coming.
High praise if you enjoyed my pics! I am a newbie to picture taking, have a long way to go. So thank you. If we have snow before you do this year, folks from here will likely start moving to NY! I think last winter was enough for them. I like it though, so I’m hoping your right. So glad your mums are doing good. Mine all turned black from humidity (but no rain!). Nice to meet you.
Such awesome colors! I really like your rudebeckia.
Thank you, it’s a nice change on the Rudebeckia. I love the lachenilia. Tell me about that! Is it native, perennial? Love the drama if it. You’d have no trouble I enticing me to visit!
Enchanted Eve … my favorite! Happy Gardening !
Yes, Darrell Probst has another winner with this little coreopsis!