It’s late Sunday afternoon, it’s been a gray, windy day here today. We need rain, but so far, not a drop. It is 79 and humid.
When I first went out this morning I couldn’t believe what I saw. It looked like a dusting of snow.
This is where it came from.
Now for some flowers.
In s.e. FL it is a great time for gardens.
I hope to get out and get some outdoor projects
and gardens taken care of these next few months while it’s cooler.
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Gazania or Blanket Flower ~ These are spreading and doing nicely.
Clerodendrum ugandense ~ Blue Butterfly Bush
Tecoma capensis ~ Cape honeysuckle
Lit by the morning sun.
Reed orchids
Plumbago
Ground orchids
Ruellia Brittoniana~ Mexican petunia
Rondeletia leucophylla ~ Panama Rose or Bush pentas
La Marne rose
Not sure what this rose is.
Or this one.
The next one might be Old blush.
Guess that’s it for now.
Hope you are all having pleasant days before Christmas.
Love & hugs ~ FlowerLady
22 comments:
Lol, that's about the closest we ever get to snow here too, Lorraine. The tiny fallen Palm Tree flowers do create an impression of fallen snow don't they!
Loved all your blooms once again. I seem to have lost my Ground Orchids, and your photo has reminded me of that. I must investigate.
I adore that white Plumbago, and your Reed Orchids. Gorgeous. Love your Christmassy header too.
For a moment you had me guessing about that 'snow'. The flowers are so pretty,especially with a heavy layer of real snow over everything outside.
What lovely blooms and so many I am envious. I did think that was snow. We have plenty snow up here right now.
Cher Sunray Gardens
Your flowers are putting on a fantabulous show, and how sweet of the palm tree to give you a dusting of palm "snow". We need rain here in California too.
You had me going there for a minute with your 'snow.' :-)
Pretty colors on those flowers.
you can have my snow and sleet, ice, cold temps, wind and rain. I'm happy to share.
I have been meaning to say that your Christmas header is just lovely Lorraine, and from one tropical girl to another - winter is wonderful in the tropics!
Oh how wonderful it is to look at a blog post where there are still lots of things in bloom. I love the color of that Petunia. The Plumbago are pretty --and so are the Orchids.
Funny how those first couple of pictures DO look like some snow!!!!!
Merry Christmas.
Hugs,
Betsy
I miss the flowers and the warm weather. We are having snow and cold weather, but that is normal for here.
Dear Lorraine, so nice to see some blooms from your garden, again. I always love to see your tropical flowers, which are partly so different from what I grow here. My favorite is the Clerodendrum ugandense 'Blue Butterfly Bush', that delicate and complex bloom is to die for. Wishing you a nice week!
Christina
Your flower photos were just what I needed after a week of ice and snow. It's so hard to imagine the difference in our weather!
I love these pictures! You have such beauty in your garden.
This was so excellent Florida snow!!!!! I look for these things, don't you??? hehehe.
Lorraine, your flowers are so truly beautiful, my fav, the Mexican petunia, like crepe paper, so delicate. Hope you get some much needed rain, and less humidity. Greetings, Jean.
Look at all those beautiful blooms - gotta love Florida! We woke up to rain in the morning Sunday, which felt like such a blessing as it's been so dry. It cleared up by mid-morning putting me in the mood to garden (which I did while Philip made cookies all day). :-)
Love and hugs,
eli
I do enjoy your blog during our winter months.....such a difference between our zones this time of year.
I couldn't imagine what that dusting of white was.
I always feel warmed by your posts. Your words and beautiful pictures.
Have a nice day...Balisha
Oh how nice to see blooming flowers. They are beautiful.
As I look out my window I see falling snow. (I like the snow too though.)
Hi Lorraine, To be honest, I'm glad it wasn't snow. That would have been detrimental to your tropical wonderland. I hope the cooler weather affords you some delightful gardening time and I hope that the humidity gives way to a good soaking. Take care my friend.
Such pretty flowers. Enjoying the days till Christmas. These days are my favorite part. :) Lots of surprises and events. Take care, Kit
Your wintertime flowers are beautiful!!
We can always count on you to cheer us with flowers in the winter! Our gardens are nothing but shades of brown. Merry Christmas dear heart!
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