Pink Sunrays are blooming. An annual native to Australia. Not sure if I am convinced though.
The stems are not that strong and the flowers are smaller than expected.
This was a nice experiment but do not think that I will grow them again.
Author Archives: Kari Koskinen
Velouette
I have been swimming and swimming in the lake. The heat wave just continues and causes all the flowers to bloom at the same time.
Velouette is a cosmos variety that I have not tried before. The colors have impressed me.
Now back to swimming before the thunderstorms hit us and make being in the water impossible.
Purity
I have been trying to find new cosmos varieties to grow. I prefer short and early ones.
Purity seems to be a good candidate. Not too tall, grows to beautiful shape and flowers are well formed.
Need to collect the seeds in the autumn and see if it is success also next year.
Mallow
Some of the flowers are just reliable. No matter what the weather has been they bloom.
Mallow is one of those plants. You just need to provide it some support and it takes care of the rest.
We used to have just one push but now it is divided to two. Considering to buy a white one as well.
Mount Cook
I planted one of the Mount Cook bulbs to my balcony and it sure has large blooms.
What surprised me is that it also has strong scent. Strongest I have ever faced. I can smell it when sitting in my living room.
Such an outstanding Lily. Happy to have it.
Red Chief
This is the first year I have red California Poppies growing. Only have had the orange color before.
I was a bit surprised that they turn more to orange when blooming longer. For some reason I was expecting them to stay red. You learn new things every day.
Well, I like them anyway. The color is so strong and vigorous.
Baby Blue Eyes
Baby Blue Eyes started late this year but are now ready to bloom.
I think that week from now and their show will be reaching the highest peak.
Unless the mold I have terrorizing the flower bed decides otherwise.
May Queen
Daisies are growing wild here like nearly everywhere else.
Last year planted some May Queens and they are blooming now. To be honest I expected them to have stronger stems. They do not take the rain and wind well.
Must find a stronger variety to grow since the summer rains are not going to go away.
Gardening in the North 