May Bloom Day
Summer is here, mercury topped 48 celcius this month. Nevertheless the summer annuals are in full bloom. Zinnias, Balsam, Portulaca and Sunflower. Perrenials such as Gardenia, Lagustromia Indica etc. are also in action. Considering the adverse conditions, garden is in great shape.
Balsam (front) and Zinnia (back)
Balsam
Zinnia
Portulaca - These shy bloomers are perhaps the most beautiful of all annuals
Sunflowers - Just starting off
Petunias - Still tottering along for the third month running
Gallardia - These are also just starting.. these flowers are leftovers from my seedling nursery
Cosmos
Dwarf Cockscomb
Statice
Amaranthus Tricolor
Phlox- Its been a great year for these guys, lots of flowers in this border.
Perrenials - The most delightful Perrenials are blooming
Almost all trees are in flower, I feature the two best.
Lagustromia Indica - This has to be the grandest Indian tree
Gardenia - The most delightfully fragrant tree that i have smelt.
Bulbs - Two bulb varieties flowered in May
Day Lillies
Zepyranthes
Hydrangea - They are still thriving even though the temprature is above 45 C.
Carnation, Cochia
Perrenials - The most delightful Perrenials are blooming
Almost all trees are in flower, I feature the two best.
Lagustromia Indica - This has to be the grandest Indian tree
Bulbs - Two bulb varieties flowered in May
Day Lillies
Zepyranthes
Hydrangea - They are still thriving even though the temprature is above 45 C.
Carnation, Cochia
