Bloom Day - November 2022

While the volume of flowers in my November garden feels less than it should be at this time of year, when I compared the plants in a starring role this month to those I showcased in November 2021 and 2020, the list isn't much different.

Let's start with the plants putting on the best show at the moment.

The 4 Arbutus 'Marina' (strawberry trees) in my garden are laden with flowers.  The hummingbirds are currently at war over access to them.

The Barleria obtusa (bush violets) got an earlier start this year with the first flowers appearing in October but they're still colorful, if showing the first signs of wear

Bauhinia x blakeana (the Hong Kong orchid tree) begins producing flowers as soon as temperatures drop in the fall.  Most of the flowers are well above my head but occasionally one hangs low enough to allow me a closeup photo.

As the Camellia sasanqua shrubs were impacted by our recent water pipe replacement project, I was worried that their normal flowering schedule would be impacted but the flowers have appeared as usual, if in somewhat reduced numbers.  There are 2 varieties, similar in color, but I'm not able to identify either as they were here before I was.

Correa, commonly known as Australian fuchsias, aren't easy to photograph as the flowers are often hidden by leaves but they're also reliable fall bloomers.  From left to right are varieties 'Dusky Bells', 'Ivory Bells', and 'Wyn's Wonder'.

Euryops chrysanthemoides 'Sonnenschein' blooms on an erratic schedule seemingly correlated with our unpredictable rainfall

In a departure from the norms of my garden, I've buds but no flowers from Grevillea 'Peaches & Cream' to share this month; however, Grevillea alpina x rosmarinifolia and G. 'Poorinda Leane' (top row) are getting started and of course G. 'Superb' (bottom row) is putting on its regular show

The Leucadendrons are doing their best to fill in for flowers.  Clockwise from the left are Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset' with L. 'Blush', a closer look at L. salignum 'Blush', and L. s. 'Summer Red'

Most of the Osteospermums are taking their time recovering from the hot, dry summer but O. '4D Violet Ice' is ahead of the pack

Pelargonium peltatum (ivy geraniums) also appreciate cooler temperatures

Despite my efforts to control its height and shape, Senna bicapsularis is once again reaching gangly limbs into the sky.  This is a host plant for the cloudless sulphur butterfly (Phoebis sennae).

Tagetes lemmonii (aka copper canyon daisy) is off to a slower start this year

Some people sneer at the scent of Tulbaghia violacea (society garlic) but it's a vigorous drought-tolerant plant and it produces fresh blooms every time I deadhead it

As usual, the garden presents a few surprises.

Dahlia 'Lavender Ruffles' is still blooming while all its brethren have been tucked away in the garage to wait out their dormant period

Planted from a small pot received by mail order 2 years ago, Medinilla myriantha (aka Malaysian orchid) has produced its first bloom stalk

My roses have done terribly this year but, following the recent rains, this noID lavender-pink variety produced a single small bloom

The flowers in the background are sparser than they were in 2020 and 2021 but they're still worth recognizing.  Here they are in collages organized by color.

Clockwise from the upper left: noID Duranta erecta, Felicia aethiopica, Hebe 'Grace Kelly', Lavandula multifida, noID Phalaenopsis, and Vitex trifolia 'Purpurea'

Clockwise from the upper left: Cuphea 'Starfire Pink', Persicaria capitata, noID Cyclamen, and Gomphrena decumbens 'Itsy Bitsy'

Clockwise again: Achillea ptarmica, noID Angelonia, Argyranthemum frutescens 'White Butterfly', and Westringia fruticosa 'Morning Light'

Clockwise: Achillea 'Moonshine', Berlandiera lyrata (chocolate daisy), Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun', G. 'Spintop Copper Sun', Gazania 'Gold Flame', Lantana 'Irene', and Pennisetum advena 'Rubrum'

 

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