Summer will be over soon. An entire array of plants will take center stage. Angel's Trumpets don't seem to notice the subtle change of seasons of our climate and bloom off and on all year round. This yellow single flowered Brugmansia is putting on quite the show at Balboa Park. Tucked behind the International Houses, it provides a visually arresting display.
I don't know what plant this is but I love the structure of it. The waxy little flower whose petals seem imprinted and the thick oval leaves prove that simplicity is beautiful.
There is plenty to do to tend the plants here at Casa P. And there is just enough time to consider what new beauty can be added to our constantly-in-transition backyard. Another Brug would be fine with me. Perhaps a pink one.
For now, it's the vegetable garden that needs the most work. At the moment there are two eager helpers waiting at the back door for me to get to work. The four footed don't make for the best helpers. But they are certainly the best kind of gardening company.
I've always loved the Angel's Trumpets~ especially the delicate pink variety. I think our weather in Thousand Oaks is too hot for it as I don't ever see it in anyone's yard~ just the nursery!!
ReplyDeleteI wish the Brugmansia's would grow here! Definitely one of my favorites.!
ReplyDeleteOh those cute little helpers!! I used to have a little dog who would dig in the garden if I was digging, but never if I wasn't. We've been planning and making garden decisions too. Beautiful photos, you have a wonderful way of looking at nature.
ReplyDeleteIn Florida, we had a HUGE Angel's Trumpet. I used to love sitting out on the lanai in the evenings. The combination of the sounds of the water fountain, the sensation of the warm moist air, and the sent of the Angel's Trumpet could remove ANY stress I had. If I ever move back to that climate I will have another one of them planted in my yard. Thanks for the memories. Carolina
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