Some dislike their growing habit. Their weedy-looking disposition.
All I know is . . . they stuck by me this season, from beginning to end, as my time in the garden greatly faltered. Cheerful. Resilient. Up for time as a cutting flower. Or a backdrop flower. And sometimes making plans to reseed and make another appearance - same spot, same time - next year.
What plant kept you company this season - through the thick and thin?
8 comments:
i love cosmos. though i didn't manage to plant any in my new tiny garden that we are soon moving away from. through thick and thin, it's been calendula.
I would have to say that Lantana would be my stalwart this year. I have three varieties that all started blooming in May, laughed at our drought, and are still in full bloom now. One of them was supposed to be an annual that I planted in 2007.
My Mum has cosmos, marigolds, and some kind of daisy (amongst other things) and they all reseed wherever they want. (There are several marigolds growing in a sand and gravel pile in the backyard!) When I finish the vegie garden bed, I will be adding Mum's cosmos, marigolds, as well as some allysum and heartsease to attract insects to pollinate and protect the vegies.
I think they're beautiful! I've never seen these flowers before. The color is lovely and I like how wide and delicate they look.
Beautiful blog - I've got to read more of it!
-Robin Lynne
www.robinlynne.org
All great plants to have kept you company!
Zoe - I need to plant more calendula next year.
Les - I need to *remember* lantana for next year.
Emma - Companion planting - how cool!
Hi Robin,
Welcome! I'm so glad you are enjoying my blog - your photography is breathtaking!
One of my all time favorite flowers. Outstanding photos, thanks for sharing!
Yay, IF. A fellow cosmos-adorer! And, thanks . . .
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