Mid Summer Blooms – Helenium, Sunflower & Rudbeckia

As we reach the end of July,  the bright summer blooms come into play including helenium, sunflower and rudbeckia.   Despite the intense heat over these last few weeks parts of the garden continue to flourish.  In particular as ever my hydrangea paniculata bush is putting on a good show.

 Hydrangea Paniculata (Limelight)

The rockery garden has definitely peaked now with just the odd flower here and there.  The sedum heads are starting to form already which seems a little too soon.  

View of Rockery Garden, Sedum Heads Forming

Over in the more shadier area of my front garden the cool colours of the various phlox work well against the silver leaves of the perovskia.

 This is when it has paid off sowing annual seeds earlier in the year to add extra colour to the garden.  The zinnias have really done well.  Sadly the long spell of hot weather has taken its toll on the hanging baskets.  The geraniums continue to thrive and I have begonias starting to flower.  The basket stuffers though are pretty much done.  

Brightly coloured zinnias give a boost  of colour to the garden.  

With having a lot of company this past month, the vegetable garden and greenhouse has been of great benefit.  I have harvested most of the lettuce and have already seeded another batch.  Tomatoes and cucumbers are ripening and plump peaches are forming. We will be picking them within the next few weeks.  

I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and reaping the benefits of the garden.