There's a period of time, quite early in the morning, when I sense fall in the air. All too soon, the temperatures ascend to the mid 80's and fall is forgotten. Summer blooms are still numerous in my gardens, like this Pagoda Plant with a lovely visitor...
This Clematis had been cut down a few weeks ago and has returned to flower once more...
Thryallis shrubs have been blooming since spring and show no signs of letting up.
Butterfly Bushes, Clerodendrum 'Ugandense', have been in bloom since April.
'Louis Philippe' is a favorite rose among Florida gardeners. It's one of the few roses that will thrive in our sandy soils and accept our constant high humidity without being defoliated by black spot.
Tithonia, Zinnias, and Salvias are putting on their final show of the season...
Tibouchinas in the shade garden.
Out front in full sun...
Turk's Cap blooms from early summer until frost in my garden. These shrubs get by on only rainfall, so they're not looking their best - as we've had little rain lately.
Now for what's looking a little like fall! The leaves on this Oakleaf Hydrangea look quite fallish...
Blue Ginger
Tractor Seat is sending up some strong buds for fall...
And too soon...I say this because it's still too hot...camellias are bursting with blooms! One of my favorite tree Sasanquas, 'Kanjiro'. I took this photo in the morning fog today. I would prefer that they waited for cooler temps., so the blooms would not fade so quickly.
'Setsugekka', also a Sasanqua Camellia.
Shade gardens still have a lot of color...
I'll be back soon with more Camellia photos...I know this post has been a little long. I'll close with a picture of Lucy, one of my favorites. She's an 'Easter Egger' - lays lovely green eggs.
