Transition from Spring to Summer Containers

The 'Football' Lily's blossoms faded, now the new leaves are coming up.

Oleander in container.

Thus far second flush of blooms on this carulea passi. this season.

New blooms of the 'Ellen Bosequet' crinums.

Some of the last blooms of Lotus. The other pink blooms belong to that of Mandevella.

First blooms of Gloriosa lilies.

More of the Alamanda 'Jubilee'.

Crinums

This picture will bring us up todate. A rubra plumeria K. Wilder.

A close up shot of how the Nemesias trailing on the ivory color pot. Besides the beautiful tiny flowers, the 'Scarlet' is very fragrant.

The Pink of 'Scarlet' and the blue that of 'Poetry Blue' Nemesia contrast is quite charming.

The new annuals container in the front that was planted this week.

The above container's mirror image planter.

Miscellenous blossoms. ^_^ Happy gardening.

Wow! Talk about zone envy here! So many wonderful plants that I just can't find here, let alone grow! I really like those durantas! They are wonderful! But I really really love those nemesias! Such awesome little flowers and fragrant too! I have never seen those here anywhere, but am definately going to have to see if I can order some for next year for my pots! They are adorable! Thanks for sharing those pictures, I think, teeheehee!

There is something about that color blue for planters .Just stunning.

I so enjoyed the durantas too skellogg. They do make viable seeds. But sure will take some time to mature and make flowers. I'm not sure how long, a couple of years perhaps. ge I like those containers. They're well made. Can tolderate the hot and cold in our climate (zone 7b) just as well. skellogg, if you've a fav. nursery. Ask them to order those nemesias. I've several nurseries in the areas that carry hard to find plants. :))

Salvias and red fruits of Bell Pepper.

Turk's Cap lily or is that Tiger lily.

Lily love

your garden is just incredible. I especially love your lotus flowers. Do you ever get seeds from it and if so would you be interested in selling some. I would sure love to that flower a try.......

Jan

ps we never get tried of your pics, please keep them coming.

The gods have shinned on me.Picasa is working.Dont ask how it happened.Maybe Alison was right,maintenence maybe.
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meadowyck, thank you for your compliment. I already promised a gardening friend of the Lotus seeds for this year. Maybe next year? ge, I'm glad the picasaweb is working once again for you.

yes if you have any next year and a few extra, I would love to try them.

Jan

Jan, dmail and remind me of the seeds. Here I've ornamental peppers that can provide interesting colorful fruits.

thanks,

I have several friends who grew those orn peppers. very interesting for sure.

Do you have a drip watering system to keep up with your containers or are you hand watering them?

Jan

Jan, we've an irrigation system. DH tried to install drip watering system to help eliviate some work on my part. Luckily we pump the water from the lake, otherwise we can't afford the water requirement during hot summer months.

Orchid cactus, epi. 'Hookerii' bloom again. Almost missed out on this bloom 'cause I didn't get out early in the morning. By 8am the bloom began to fold. :((

Plumeria's blooms. The first in the season. In their native habitat, plumerias are great big trees. In temperate zones we can have these lovelies in small containers. Cuttings from mature trees can yield flowers readily. These are fragrant too.

you really have some incredible plants and they really are amazing.

if I were a bird/bug/butterfly/hummer I would want to live at your place....LOL

Jan

LOL Jan. The garden is birds and butterflies friendly one. Currently I'm hosting some nesting birds in the garden, including a pair of Mallards. Look here: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/1179269/

Some succulent in blooms.

'Blue Butterfly' flowers and a real tiny butterfly Gray Hairstreak.

I just love the new deck color.These planters look great against the Olive Green. Reds also just sing

ge, those look so very refreshing. Love the decor. 'Mexican Sunflower' 1st bloom for me.

lovely I might look into those for next year. Annuals?

Yes, you can order that via rareSeeds.com

Second day of summer, the lovely Cannas rewarded me with some blooms.

Just lovely. Such exotic leaves and blooms.
The lily in the container is blooming

This tub is shaping up nicely.Clem Vagabond,caladium and assorted annuals

Desert Rose and Plumerias.