Saturday, June 21, 2014

Brookgreen's Summer Flower Power 6"14

Crepe Myrtle in Bloom

Many people think of Spring as the best time to see the South in bloom.  Few realize that the warmer months of the year also have their own form of  Southern flower power.. Crepe Myrtle, Magnolia and many native  Southern plants are in peak bloom.

Cannas around the Palm Garden Urn.

 And many introduced species thrive in our near tropical climate.

Climbing Gloriosa Lily looks aflame against it's green leaves

Brookgreen Gardens is one the best places in the  state to see just how truly exotic the South can look


One of CC's personal  favorites blooms of the season are the waterlilies



Wild white waterlilies can be found blooming along South Carolina's roadways



But they are not as large nor as colorful as those in Brookgreen's ponds


And Brookgreen's waterlilies are a lot safer to sketch and photogragh


No comments: