Summer Time Softly Closes

Flowers are one of the many products of nature during the summer months. The Central Coast boasts a magnificent bounty of this amazing gift almost everywhere one looks.The shop owners and inn keepers utilize this bounty to call awareness to their businesses which delights the eyes of the beholders.

Bougainvillea flowers of various colors are visible as the plants happily climb walls, trellises, and fences. There are places where I have seen it growing along the eaves of homeowners roofs. The shades of color are so beautiful and some almost seem iridescent.

Another favorite are hibiscus flowers. Locally I have seen pinks, pale purple and a lemon yellow. These seem to be some of the happiest flowers and give off a feeling of pure joy. More people are including them in their landscaping and they are a lovely addition anywhere.

 

There are a huge number of coastal loving flowering plants that provide uplifting vibes for those of us who enjoy their offerings. Jasmine seems to bloom at least half of the year, as do the geraniums and so many more plants I am unable to identify. It is such a pleasure to walk the streets and enjoy all the benefits of these flowering plants in landscapes and pots throughout town.

 

Lobelias and dahlias have given me a marvelous mixture for flowers in one of my pots. The contrast is wonderful plus they attract white butterflies and hummingbirds.Difficult to get any better than that.

So, as summer fades to fall, so will many of these beautiful creations. The shades of color will change to oranges and rusts and such. And then it will be the succulents that bring much color to the flower beds and pots. And we all will be in awe of these amazing plants.