Fabulous Flowers of Summer

The Robin before me planted so many wonderful flowers which bloom in the hot & sticky days of summer.

 The blue Balloon Flowers are a family favorite.  I love to watch the flowers actually burst into blue blooms...the floral version of slow motion balloon popping.  In the photo you can see some of the greenish burgeoning buds.

The Lizard's Tongues (white droopy clusters) looks lovely next to ordinary day lilies.  They are marching into various parts of the yard---hurrah!















  

Southern writers speak truth when they describe summer's perfumed air.  Perhaps the humidity's function is to capture & distribute wafts of delightful aromas.  Gardenias are just amazing...their scent can fill a room.

One of my NC summer pleasures is to drive around at night, with the windows rolled catching scents of gardenia, honeysuckle and Magnolia Graniflora.

Blueberries and Peaches up next!