The weather has become quite pleasant after monsoon downpour . Mexican Aster or Garden Cosmos is in full blooms after good long term of monsoon.
Its time for link up party Garden Affair where we can share posts related to Gardening, Nature and birds.
Monsoon has been good so far with satisfactory downpour and thereafter temperature has been fallen down after good monsoon.
Today is Raksha bandhan festival. Raksha Bandhan Festival is a Hindu festival that embodies family values and filial responsibility. A festival that strengthens relationship between Brother and Sister. Raksha bandhan literally means bond of protection where a small bracelet made out of thread is tied by sister on brothers hand in gratitude of protecting them.
Its our 78th Independence Day , Monsoon has created havoc in my city. Heavy Downpour from last three consecutive days has brought ruckus in my Garden. The blooms especially annuals which were blooming in the last week have withered off after the downpour.
The garden has fewer blooms right now but silver lining is it has more greenery than last few months.
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Rain of Gold plant
Stilt spotted at offshore
Monsoon is in full swing , the downpour from last week has covered whole garden with sheet of greenery. The blooms are reviving with temperatures going down.
Ruellia or Desert Petunia is beautiful plant that blooms profusely in monsoon for a long period that continues blooming till the end of Autumn. Ruellia blooms resemble Petunia flowers that bloom in variety of colors.
Care and Propagation
Beautiful an Delicate Ruellia plants are drought tolerant , they can be easily grown through stem cuttings and dispersion of seeds. The flowers are delicate and blooms in profusion .
