It is time for Outdoor Wednesday and today I am sharing some photos of my garden. Here in N Fl we don't have a dramatic Fall but there are some things blooming in my garden that ONLY bloom in the Fall. Most of my annuals have been dug up and soon as the weather cools here I will again be able to plant pansies, snapdragons, foxglove and other cooler weather plants.
This iron arbor is off from my patio area where I almost daily have my morning coffee. I have the arbor planted with an old rose called New Dawn but after it's first flush of bloom in the Spring it doesn't put on to much more blooms so I have planted it with this beautiful vining plant called Coral Vine.
The bees and butterflies just love it and I thoroughly enjoy it myself.
Firebush is another plant that only blooms in the Fall.
It's foliage has a tinge of orange and the bloom is orange as well. This particular plant looks beautiful in Fall flower arrangements.
Mexican Sage is another beautiful bush that puts on a show for us this time of year.
With it's purplish spikey blooms, it too is lovely in Fall flower arrangements.
The plant with the red spikey bloom is native to this area and is called Cardinal Guard. This is probably one of my most favorite Fall bloomers because the hummingbirds just love this plant. They are fascinating to watch when they flock to this plant. Of course, there is a hummer feeder nearby but they prefer Cardinal Guard.
Cardinal Guard is also a bloom that I like to incorporate into Fall flower arrangements. If you click on this photo you can see that I have captured a hummer enjoying this plant.
Our temperatures may not get as chilly as some areas in this country but we do have a slight cooling trend here in N FL and it is evident in the blooms of my garden.
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Thank you for visiting my blog. I have enjoyed sharing with you my Fall Garden.
What a pretty little spot to have your morning coffee! I love it.
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Thanks for sharing!
What a lovely place to be in. Great pictures of a lovely garden
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What a lovely garden.
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Carol
Your garden is truly fantastic. I love how you used the whimsical garden art. That Cardinal Guard is very cool, love the color.
ReplyDeleteYour gardens are truly lovely. There is a serenity about them that is quite appealing. I hope you are having a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely pictures, and I love the arbor. The picture where you captured the hummingbird is so sweet. I just love those little guys.
ReplyDeleteLove all your blooms...just beautiful! Love the hummingbirds and your arbor...Great Outdoor photos...Happy Outdoor! Katherinllen
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ReplyDeleteYou have a lovely garden. Great capture of the hummingbird! I have Coral Vine trailing on my back fence. It is quite prolific! If I do not take care, it tries to take over!
~ Tracy
I always love to visit a garden. Yours is lovely! I've been busy working in my garden since the days are a bit cooler. Much to do. Raining here today with cooler temps, so it is beginning to feel like fall. I left my post on the Quimper Club International site for this Outdoor Wednesday. Hope you get a chance to stop by and visit the French Legation here in Austin. ~ Sarah
ReplyDeleteI sure would love to have that vine on my pergola.I have never heard of it before-so I will google it to see if it is hardy to zone 5.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is lovely -you must enjoy it so much. the hummingbirds left here a couple of weeks ago so it be early June before they return.
It is interesting to see what grows in a southern garden.I will enjoy watching your garden when mine is sleeping for the winter.
Thank you for the suggestion.
Take care,
Carolyn
What a lovely home...and setting! I can imagine spending time here, reading and watching the butterflies.
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So beautiful, Carolyn! Thank you for posting!
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ReplyDeleteYour blog, home, and gardens are just gorgeous! You have quite the green thumb for sure. It looks like a magical English garden. Very nice work! Thank you for sharing it with us all! Amy :)
Your garden looks so lush and beautiful. It is great to watch the changes it brings. Thanks for sharing it today.
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