It's been warm and dry lately so these agapanthus are quite happy. They always bloom for the 4th of July and look like fireworks to me, so that seems appropriate.
We have two Rose of Sharon shrubs on the property and I didn't know what they were at first, but as the buds formed I figured it out. They are both a soft pink color.
And oleanders, we have too many oleanders. Although they are drought tolerant, and figured prominently in a movie I like called "Enchanted April", I just don't like them and wish they weren't here.
There is a large magnolia tree right next to the pool. Consequently there are magnolia flowers, leaves, and flowers parts in the pool every day. They smell nice, but the constant litter is annoying.
I discovered these crocosmia flowers in the jungle. They are drought tolerant and attractive to hummingbirds so I'm going to encourage them to spread.
Lantana with a soft purple blossom.
I found this odd white azalea blooming this morning. Odd in two ways: blooming in July (?), and it has touches of green on the flower.
And then there's good old impatiens. A dependable shade plant, but mighty thirsty. I may have to reevaluate their place here.
So that's what's blooming at New Acorn Cottage this July.
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