We've had a unusually mild autumn, but there have been a few cold overnights. Yet the zinnias that I had planted in my deck container are still in bloom, despite the leaf mildew that is overwhelming the rest of the plant. I have decided that zinnias are my favorite summer flower--they bloom all summer (and into the fall), come in vibrant colors, and thrive despite being pot-bound. Even better, I transplanted the remaining couple of plants to my yard to see if the deer would have their way with them, but they have proven deer-resistant (as advertised) so far.
Zinnias (annual) |
Other flowers still in bloom:
Pink begonia (perennial) |
Marigolds (annual) |
Finally, let us now praise the persistent pansy...