Monday, September 14, 2015

September in the Garden

 Bumble bee on variegated obedient plant

Okay, I was actually waiting for a hummingbird to drop by as they usually find these blossoms irresistible. But it was a day for bumble bees so I decided to make photos featuring them. This variety  of obedient plant blossoms in late August and into September so every year I look forward to their blooming.

 Phlox

Still a few blooming in the garden. I have a large area dedicated to various shades of phlox colours and plant heights. This year I will be dividing them and planting them in areas where other perennials failed during the past two very cold winters.

Dark red hollyhock

A few hollyhock blossoms are hanging on. The original plants were called "black" but they have lightened a bit over the years. Hollyhocks are biennials, so the first year I see rather small plants in my gardens (they self seed) and don't know till the next year what colour the blossoms will be. A few have actually been light pink as well as colours in between to dark red.

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33 comments:

  1. BirdmanSeptember 14, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    One of those words I like to say: phlox. It rolls off my lips. Say phlox!

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  2. Ruth HiebertSeptember 14, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    Each of these pictures is lovely,but I have to choose the Hollyhock as my favourite.I don't have any of them on my yard now,but I do love them,especially the darker colors.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    still beautiful and colourful flowers in your garden. very nice!
    Visiting from "Through my lens".
    Greetings, Hilde
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  4. StephanieSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    Beautiful shots of the flowers!

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  5. NancySeptember 14, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    All of these flowers are so pretty. It would be hard to choose just one....Great job.

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  6. maryaustriaSeptember 14, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    A beautiful collection of flowers! I love the first shot!

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  7. William KendallSeptember 14, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    I really like that last one!

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  8. LeaSeptember 14, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    Wonderful!

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  9. Small KucingSeptember 14, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    Hey..i have never seen a close up on the hollyhock. It's so pretty...a bit like hibiscus. Lovely snap

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  10. KathySeptember 14, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    At first I thought you might have a photo of foxglove. But as I look at it more I see the differences. My grandmother had lots of phlox. It seems as though they're marketed as dianthus. I love the coloring on the hollyhock. It's so rich and beautiful. I'm hoping I might be able to grow hollyhocks at least in spring when I return the Phoenix. They bring so much to every garden.

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  11. Gail DixonSeptember 14, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    Truly lovely flowers. I love the ones that self-seed. What nice surprises you have every season. :)

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  12. CloudiaSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    Stunning











    ALOHA
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=

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  13. MontanagirlSeptember 15, 2015 at 12:18 AM

    Yes, that Hollyhock is gorgeous!

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  14. LizSeptember 15, 2015 at 12:30 AM

    Absolutely beautiful blooms! I love all the details and your bumble bee is wonderful!

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  15. HalcyonSeptember 15, 2015 at 1:52 AM

    I love Hollyhocks. We had those "black" ones back in Canada too. I hope you get some hummers though. I miss seeing them.

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  16. VPSeptember 15, 2015 at 2:06 AM

    So many beautiful flowers, perfectly photographed...

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  17. Margaret Birding For PleasureSeptember 15, 2015 at 2:47 AM

    Beautifful photogaphs but for me the Phlox is my favourite today.

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  18. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraSeptember 15, 2015 at 5:16 AM

    Belas fotografias de flores nos jardins.
    Um abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.

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  19. jp@A Green RidgeSeptember 15, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    Great nutrition for those bees before colder weather enters your garden!...:)JP

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  20. Author R. Mac WheelerSeptember 15, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    I looove bees

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  21. AnvilcloudSeptember 15, 2015 at 7:20 AM

    I love pholx. Ours are down to the last few blooms and are getting mouldy.

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  22. eileeninmdSeptember 15, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    Hello, lovely blooms and images. The last hollyhock is my favorite, a gorgeous color. Have a happy day!

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  23. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 15, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    Those little colour surprises are what make gardening so pleasurable don't you think EG.

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  24. MadSnapperSeptember 15, 2015 at 8:43 AM

    the hollyhock got a double wow... i love flocks and my uncle had fields of them when i was in grade school... the bumble bee is fat and healthy and almost the size of a humming bird

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  25. Small City ScenesSeptember 15, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    I do like Phlox but don't grow any. they seem to get mold very easily out here although they wouldn't have this summer as we had no rain. I have patches of Holly Hocks here and this year I bought seed for Mini Hollyhocks and they are delightful. They only grow to about 4ft tall max. Love em. Hoe they reseed for next year.
    MB

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  26. 21 WitsSeptember 15, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Lovely captures!

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  27. Linda W.September 15, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    Fantastic captures of beautiful flowers. Love the bee on your first photo.

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  28. MariSeptember 15, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    I love the colors of these flowers. I also like macro shots a lot.

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  29. RoseSeptember 15, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    These are all so beautiful...love that dark Hollyhock...

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  30. Jenn JilksSeptember 16, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    Tricky critters!!! :-)

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  31. Rambling WoodsSeptember 18, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    Great shot of the bee with the pollen coated legs...I had been given this plant and now it just disappeared..I think it got eaten...Michelle

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  32. UnknownSeptember 20, 2015 at 5:55 AM

    Gorgeous flowers! I love the colour of the hollyhock.

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  33. FlorenceSeptember 23, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    What lovely photos especially the bumblebee with all the pollen.

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