Planted some Siberian Poppy seeds (Papaver bracteatum) last year and now they are blooming nicely.
Have been having them for the past ten years.
The blooms are colored white, yellow, or orange.
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Splendens
Splendens (Dianthus deltoides ‘Splendens’) gave a spectacular show this year. It bloomed long and had huge amount of flowers.
Bought two pots last year just out of curiosity to see how would they do.
Never did I expect results this good. This year planted some more from seeds.
Prunotto
Lilies are doing well this summer. I have several different varieties in full bloom.
For several years the Prunottos (Lilium ‘Prunotto’) have performed well and seem to be very suitable for this area.
I like the bright color they have and they also seem to be very easy when it comes to the soil requirements.
Artic Fire
I sowed the Artic Fires (Dianthus deltoides ‘Arctic Fire’) last year and they are finally blooming.
It will be interesting to see weather they make it through the winter because the sports I moved them to is a bit challenging when it comes to overwintering.
For the safety’s sake I sowed some more for the coming spring. Just to be on the safe side.
Painted Daisy
Planted more of Painted Daisies (Chrysanthemum carinatum) this year.
Tried them last year and liked the blooms. You never know what colors you are going to get until the blooms open.
I guess this will become a regular annual for my garden.
Baby Blue Eyes
The Baby Blue Eyes (Nemophila menziesii) started blooming a bit later this year because of the cold spring.
Bees and butterflies love the flowers and during a sunny day there is a constant buzzing going on.
One of the most reliable annuals I grow and starts blooming early, usually around the midsummer up here in the north.
Chanterelle
My mouth is watering. The first chanterelles (Cantharellus cibarius) are emerging.
These are my favorite fungi and so delicious with butter, cream and onions.
Managed to find enough for one meal when picking the blueberries.
Bilberry
It is a good year for European blueberries (Vaccinium myrtillus). Everywhere you go you see Bilberries or as we call them here, blueberries.
I have already picked up enough for six blueberry pies and have not been further from the cottage than 20 meters.
The harvest always varies from year to year but this year seems to be nearly perfect.
Cosmos
Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) is blooming. The spring was cool and the flowers opened a bit later this year.
Each autumn I faithfully collect the seeds for the next year.
Not quite sure about the variety. It has been grown by us for more than 20 years. Anyway its suitable for our climate. Grows quickly during the long summer days and blooms early.
Danish Flag
It has been a good summer for the Danish Flags (Papaver somniferum ‘Danish Flag’). Have plenty of them blooming in the summer cottage.
I have always loved the colors. They are so bright and pure.
The blooms only last a day or so but the seedcases are beautiful as well. With this amount of blooms I will be able to harvest plenty of seeds for the next year.
