Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Gaura in December

gaura, lindheimeri, oenothera, small sunny garden, desert garden, amy myers, photography
 The lovely pink Gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri, sadly, noID) continues to bloom in the Central Bed, where its long, wiry stems throw the remaining blossoms about among all the neighboring plants.  The individual flowers are delicately beautiful against the pink glow created by the deep wine-coloured stems...
gaura, lindheimeri, oenothera, small sunny garden, desert garden, amy myers, photography
...or against the December sky. 
gaura, lindheimeri, oenothera, small sunny garden, desert garden, amy myers, photography
Weather Diary: Sunny, and the cold weather is finally beginning to break; High: 57 F (14 C)/Low: 37 F (3 C)

2 comments:

  1. Another gorgeous plant and so beautifully photographed! I love the individual flower against that subtle pink glow from behind and the one of the delicate flower against the sky - just wonderful! Happy New Year!
    - Kate

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    1. I had no idea that Gaura would perform so splendidly here! Thanks so much, Kate - and Happy New Year!

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