The monsoon phase of heavy downpour had been on a halt . Monsoon brings the temperature down and make weather moderate that rejuvenates Garden and brings bloom again to the Garden.
Gomphrena blooms
We are into the October which had an odd beginning with a round of downpour. October is generally time when weather is transitioning into the Autumn season. This particular year summer annuals are into their prime of blooming stage even in the October month.
I never plan for my Autumn Garden as Summers here are harsh and the aim to protect plants from harsh summer and the concurrent monsoon is a priority. While the Garden itself is spontaneous to come into view in the Autumn after nourishment of Monsoon Downpour . This year it seems the Autumn Garden will bring the riot of Pink shades in for 'The Autumn Play '
Ixora
Ruellia
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 .
Autumn is slowly coming into progression after long monsoon phase has taken back seat this year. Although temperature for this season is on higher side which has lead to extended blooms of summer and monsoon season.
Cypress vine is blooming after monsoon rains have passed .
Monsoon revives blossoms in my garden . Desert petunias or Ruellia is one of the most attractive looking flowering plant that resembles petunia, it is a drought tolerant plant that grows well in every weather .
Monsoon has made the weather pleasant and all the plants are back with the blooms . Ruellia also known as Desert petunia is a hardy perennial that blooms throughout the year except in the colder months.
Ruellia is a hardy plant and can withstand high temperatures . It would grow and spread in a large area through dispersion of seeds. It would be advisable to fertilize it twice in a year is enough for its growth and blooms.It is also known as desert petunia owing to its blooms alike Petunias.
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Monsoon has finally hit the city after a long await which has helped to get relief from humid and hot climate . Monsoon brings transition in the weather which helps the Garden regain its greenery and beauty.
Transition in weather has facilitated blooms in the garden
JATROPHA BUSH
Lagerstroemia Speciosa
Gomphrena Blooms
Firebush
I am glad to spot wave petunias growing in summer
While there are many other blooms of varieties of Jasmine , plumeria blooming from last many days this particular wild flower drew my attention when I was strolling in my garden. I don't know the name of this flower if anyone know please do comment.
An Amazing Monsoon sky capture
Autumn season can be felt in our region completely. Although this year was not that fortunate with respect to Rainfall still Autumn has arrived on time this year.
Morning Glory blooms are a welcoming change this time of year
Lower row: Elephant creeper ,Common morning glory)
It was surprising to see Goat Foot vine or Beach Morning glory blooming which I had grown from cutting this year in the monsoon season.
Ruellia Blooms are most rewarding ones in our hot climatic region
Aquatic plants blooming time
Lantanas attract butterflies and bees in to the garden
Four'O Clock is in its complete glory in the autumn season
Hibiscus have just started up showing the blooms
Jasmine varieties are seeing some last blooms in Autumn before winter sets in a month or so
Coral Jasmine or Parizad Flowers
Summer Annuls are at the last stage of blooming
I have realized that I have few of the blue and purple vines and shrubs blooming almost whole year
These will be showing some more blooms until frigid temperature sets in completely
An Indian Myna spotted feeding upon a prey on roof
The last year visit near a fort and spectacular sunset
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