zuzu's petals
Coastal N.Carolina ~zone 8~
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:42 am Post subject: The Heat Lovers ~ |
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The weather has turned hot and humid, 
as is usual for this area at this time of year.
I've been feeling rather wilted, but the flowers seem to love it. 
The plants in the courtyard are growing faster and lusher by the day
Here are some of the plants growing in containers out front:
Crossandra "Orange Marmalade",
blooming at last, I hope it continues for a good long spell 
Clivia miniata
I know that these flowers won't last for too long,
but I adore them all the same
Datura metel, double yellow
I know I've shared several photos of these,  I just can't help myself
I think they have such a great sculptural quality
Another Datura
I love the look of these just as they unfurl themselves
Celosia plumosa
as bright as 4th of July fireworks
And here are some from the backyard beds:
Hibiscus "Eruption" ~ these flowers are just huge,
big enough to cover both hands
Hedychium "CP Raffle"
this has been driving the hummingbirds wild,
I don't suppose they can smell it, but I can, and it's fabulous!
Justicia carnea
A plant that I wouldn't ever want to be without
Tiger Lilies (Lilium lancifolium)
Hubby and I dug one of these from his mom's garden after she passed away
they will always make me think of her. 
These cobalt planters make this part of my garden seem cooler,
even if it really isn't. 
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eileen
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:02 pm Post subject: |
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OH OH OH ZUZU!!!!! I lurve the clivia, datura's and that Hedychium. Must have.... must have  
Hope you don't think I'm jealous or anything!!! 
Btw those cobalt blue planters you have? Well if I lived anywhere near you you wouldn't have them for long!!!!
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toni
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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Zuzu, once again you show us pictures of gorgeous lush beauty. I'm right there drooling with Eileen and I would be helping her drag those pots to my truck not hers. 
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eileen
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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No chance Toni - I saw 'em first!!!!
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glendann
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:57 pm Post subject: |
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Zuzu,I always love to take your tours they are just too wonderful.Your Blooms are heavenly.The blue jugs are outstanding.
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zuzu's petals
Coastal N.Carolina ~zone 8~
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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Aww, shucks.  Thanks y'all, I'm glad you like.
Hubby gave me the biggest blue vessel a few years ago, as an anniversary gift, 
so I'd put up a good fight over that one. 
We just had another anniversary . . .  . . . 30 years!
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eileen
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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Congratulations Zuzu and DH!!! 30 years eh? Another cobalt blue pot perhaps? I'll just buy my flight ticket - hope my suitcase is big enough for them all!!!!
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Netty
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What wonderful pictures Zuzu! I've never seen a few of those blooms before...they are GORGEOUS! And those Blue planters are beautiful! Your hubby has great taste.
Happy (belated) Anniversary to you both.
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cajunbelle
zone 8b Louisiana
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:58 am Post subject: |
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Luscious, as always ZZP. Love that hibiscus, does it set seed by chance, hint, hint. Cobalt is my favorite color for planters so you know I love yours. I drool everytime I go to Louisiana Nursery, they have planters big enough to plant me and the blue are always the prettiest.
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zuzu's petals
Coastal N.Carolina ~zone 8~
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks again, all
(and for the anniversary wishes, too
no-one could be more surprised than us *LOL* the time's gone SOOOO fast!!)
Sharon ~ I'll keep an eye on 'Eruption' for seeds,
I don't recall if it set any in previous years 
I'll try to root a cutting or 2 later in the season, just in case.
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coryg
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| Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 3:24 am Post subject: |
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Zuzu, again you blow me away with your beautiful pics. The blue cobalt is just gorgeous. What kind of camara do you use? you are a pro at both gardening and photography! 
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cajunbelle
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| Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2007 4:48 am Post subject: |
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Hey ZZP, what are the cobalt spheres by your planters, I just noticed them.
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