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  1. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    As most of you know, I have planted the flower garden in such a way that there will be something blooming from february through october/ november. At the moment I have these in bloom:
    This Passion Flower belongs to the neighbour lady across the path. She is on hols for three weeks and we are caring for her garden in her absence:
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    The Margriet:
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    The Silene chalcedonica:
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    The Veronica:
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    The Buddleja, earning it’s name with an Aurelia on it:
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    Runner beans in bloom:
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    The Phlox paniculatta:
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    At the garden’s entrance arch— the Geranium ‘Splish Splash’:
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  2. eileen

    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Fantastic photographs and so much colour. :)
     
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    Melody Mc. Young Pine

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    These are lovely Sjoerd. I enjoyed being able to recognize a few. :) That passion flower is very exotic looking. Does it last very long?
     
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    Very impressive parade of flowers. Lovely time of year to appreciate all the hard work and so much to share.
    You have a lot on your hands to manage with harvesting, flowers to vase, and I can see how much you love doing it all. The end rewards are refreshing and pleasing. You give Happy Gardening a whole new meaning…:sete_056:
    And among all your chores and responsibilities the lovely passion flower your tending others friends gardens too.
    You’re a good friend. :setc_005:
     
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  5. SeanLI

    SeanLI Seedling

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    That passion flower us gorgeous. I've never seen anything like it.
     
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  6. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Thank you Pac, for your nice words. It is always good to hear a friendly word.

    Mel— those blooms last a pretty good while I think. I do not exactly how long their flowers stay open. They can bloom on into the beginning of winter.
     
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  7. Cayuga Morning

    Cayuga Morning Strong Ash Plants Contributor

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    Beautiful flowers! Particularly that phlox. I haven't seen one so big!
     
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    They are all so beautiful but the passion flower is the most interesting. Thanks Sjoerd for highlighting their beauty.
     
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  9. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Sean— they are indeed lovely, and there are some 500 varieties over the world. I know that you can buy this one and perhaps a few other ones where you live.

    Hiya Cayu— i lurve phlox. I line this variety because of the heaped-up tuft nature of the blooms (hence its name). I normally do the Chelsea chop, but not this year as it was too hot and dry. During the Flower Show the plants were only knee-high to a grasshopper. Maybe next year.

    Thanks KK— They are interesting and intricate. I think this climbing plant also exists in SE Asia. Mate, I could sit and look at this bloom for hours. You are welcome.
     
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    Those are all lovely!
     
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  11. Sjoerd

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    Many thanks, Daniel.
     
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