tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post4063665019886241944..comments2023-11-29T04:15:55.957-07:00Comments on A Small, Sunny Garden: Garden Bloom in AugustAmy@SmallSunnyGardenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-53943221908238774882015-08-22T11:13:01.505-07:002015-08-22T11:13:01.505-07:00I think that's a standard species colour for t...I think that's a standard species colour for the Bougainvillea, Brian; and some of the "fancy" colours quite literally pale by comparison! L. "Goodwin's Creek Gray" seems to be a bit of a mystery, but is said to probably be a form of L. dentata. It's quickly becoming a top favourite here! Will take a break in the weather gladly - thanks ;-)Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-61227790449267057722015-08-22T11:08:00.449-07:002015-08-22T11:08:00.449-07:00I'm astonished at the capacity of the plants t...I'm astonished at the capacity of the plants to grow through this weather. Actually I'm most astonished at which plants take it best; it's been quite a learning curve! And I admit that though the heat is difficult, I think I would fall apart if I didn't get some heat and sunlight during the summer. I'll try to send you a bit of sun; we do have more than enough... ;-) Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-79533783190350064112015-08-21T03:53:53.230-07:002015-08-21T03:53:53.230-07:00It's incredible anything survives those temper...It's incredible anything survives those temperatures. I could do with a bit of warmth. We've descended into a rather typical and disappointing British summer. Grey skies, rain and cool temperatures. In fact it feels like autumn has arrived already. My plants all look a bit forlorn after several days of heavy rain. If I send some rain your way can you send some sun over here? ;) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-76527158837220594812015-08-19T23:03:51.961-07:002015-08-19T23:03:51.961-07:00The Bougainvillea is a wonderful deep red, the lav...The Bougainvillea is a wonderful deep red, the lavender looks very different to any I have seen before. Great photos, wishing you some of our cooler weather.Brian Skeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04761762507159759619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-75372696289090720392015-08-18T00:31:32.041-07:002015-08-18T00:31:32.041-07:00Isn't the Bougainvillea a stunner? I'd pu...Isn't the Bougainvillea a stunner? I'd put some in the little garden in a minute, only I'm afraid it would quickly outgrow everything! Apparently there are some smaller ones... I admit that I'm growing weary of looking at the roses and saying, "How lovely these will be when it cools down!" Today was a bit better, and I'm hoping we don't have any more extended bouts of extreme heat. Counting the days till autumn... :)Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-54306023905595807572015-08-18T00:26:05.707-07:002015-08-18T00:26:05.707-07:00I can feel the year moving on here, but I can hard...I can feel the year moving on here, but I can hardly use the word autumnal... yet. It will come! I've been so pleased with the Gaura; it does work beautifully with each of the flowers around; the foliage blends well also, with its dark new growth and airy, open habit.Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-24831077952882154512015-08-17T22:06:30.379-07:002015-08-17T22:06:30.379-07:00I was very surprised to find out about the name ch...I was very surprised to find out about the name change for Gaura - only discovered it as I was searching for the ID of my pink specimen. I can't help wondering how long any of these new classifications will last! The Russelia seems to think it's in the perfect spot; it has overy half a day shade and the best drainage in the garden :) I do hope for the best with El Nino; it hurts to think how much vegetation has been lost that would help protect against mudslides...Amy@SmallSunnyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490564566463354419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-70972725811134753082015-08-17T05:19:57.899-07:002015-08-17T05:19:57.899-07:00You ended on a high with the Bougainvillea, I can&...You ended on a high with the Bougainvillea, I can't believe I spelt that correctly without having to look back. It's a beautiful colour. The Gaura is doing well and I hope it continues to do so for your Amy. I love the tangly yellow blooms and growth of the Chinchweed. I hope it cools down for you and the garden. In particular the roses, to allow you to enjoy them fully again.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682908724307784154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-15419573498372103892015-08-17T03:21:27.888-07:002015-08-17T03:21:27.888-07:00I always think that high humidity is the worst thi...I always think that high humidity is the worst thing about living in hot climates - here, however, it is almost beginning to feel autumnal ... some lovely blooms and I love the vivid pink of the Gaura which I can see working well in a border.Anna @Suffolk Pebbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229313451402371443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3315847063483821430.post-28992534436430509032015-08-16T21:35:08.332-07:002015-08-16T21:35:08.332-07:00114F! I feel pathetic whining about 103F, especia...114F! I feel pathetic whining about 103F, especially as we've had it relatively easy thus far this summer. Still, I'm ready to see summer in the rear view mirror and hopeful that El Nino will bring life, not floods and mudslides. I hadn't heard that Gaura has been reclassified - really, I can't keep up with the constant classification changes. Russelia seems to like your climate better than my more temperate one - your plant always looks more vigorous than mine. As to your roses, they continue to amaze me.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.com