Monsoon take over the Garden

 Monsoon has been satisfactory  by far , thereby the  first fortnight is here after monsoon plunged into the city. The dry and barren land is now covered with layer of greenery. 

                    I am surprised to see color pattern change in this hibiscus with the arrival of monsoon  

The fragrance is intoxicating of Arabian Jasmine 

When buds are as good as Blossoms 

                           Lilies are back into blooms

 Water lilies adoring blooms 

Rain Lilies enchanting blossoms after downpour 

Plumeria season 

When weeds are beautiful who would have heart for  deadheading 

It was surreal experience to spot Coots and Swamphen at the same place 

Temperate December

 It was at the end of November month when the unprecedented chilly weather created a role for expectation of cold beginning of  December . It is the fortnight of December still the weather is warm which I guess  is in  consequence of  the climate change. 

Bauhinia Purpurea 

It is the season  for blooming period of  Purple Orchid Tree . They bloom in my region at the end of Autumn and blooms till the beginning of winter. 

                                                                              

                                                                   

Where the orchid like structure of flower is attracting , the mild fragrance of bauhinia is pleasing .

                                                                

Dombeya

The perennial shrub has   ball like blooms which are appealing and there long  blooming period can be enjoyed  for over  a month .

It is the first of blooms of marigold and chrysanthemums which marks the beginning of  cooler season . 

                                                                                             

Chrysanthemum

                                                          

                                                                                      

                                                         

From left top : Bottlebrush plant, Petunias, Hibiscus, Plumbago, Vinca)

                    FRom left top : Rose plant, Jatropha, Geranium, Gaillardia, Begonias, French marigold. )

Meanwhile a raft of American coots were spotted near the lakeside

                                                                   

Autumn time

  

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 .                                      

Costus igneus popularly known as Insulin plant is medicinal herb which is used for the treatment of  diabetic patient have blooms that are attractive and unique.   If you want know more about its health benefits in diabetes check my detailed post here Insulin plant benefits in diabetes                                                                                                                        

Costus igneus 

Autumn season brings in end to blooms of Vinca, Hibiscus, Gomphrena, Plumbago and many other annuals and perennials.                                                                                                                

                                                                         Vinca 

Hibiscus

                                                  Plumbago blooms 

This is fifth time in this year when inflorescence on my  mango tree has bloomed. 

Ruellia blooms are blooming  in full swing after rains. 

Aquatic blooms are usual to bloom in October 

(From top : Gomphrena, Adenium, Crinum Lily, Tecoma blooms, Huernia blooms )

This Greater white fronted  Goose came up to me to give a pose before joining its fellow Geese . 

77th Independence Day

 It is 77th year of  Indian Independence Day, the Monsoon rain  has halted by this time which propel   growth in plants.  

The floral growth in garden is back on track and blossoms are coming out slowly which will continue to end its glory till the end of Autumn .  

                        It has been exciting year for Huernia blooms with fourth time blooming consecutively. 

Golden Shrimp plant

Monsoon rains had showered blessings on Garden this year , the blooms after monsoon rains are fresh and truly a spectacle to behold . 

                                                                         

From top : Plumeria, Vinca, Rain Lily, Zinnias

From top  (: Lemonia, Dahlberg daisy, Hibiscus, Jatropha, Pentas )

From top : (Cosmos, Gaillardia, Lantana, Hibiscus, Bougainvillea)

From top : Tithonia, Morning glory, Ixora, Cosmos.

I was fortunate enough to spot Black crowned Night Heron 

Garden Affair: Shoe Flower

 Summers are at their peak we have seen unusual summer this year due to western disturbance emergence for many  parts of summer . The unpredictable downpour and the concurrence of Cyclone Biporjoy had brought down temperature and consequently plants are blooming. 

Hibiscus which is popularly grown around the world is also called  Shoe flower in some parts of the world. It is widely grown perennial with gigantic flower which blooms for a day. 

                                                         

Why is Hibiscus also  called Shoe flower                                                                                                     

                                                                                               

In countries like Malaysia and Indonesia the flowers are used to produce Black dye which is used to produce Shoe polish. It is basically a tropical plant which is also known as China rose. There is a interesting fact that some parts of Pacific islands women wore these flowers on their heads to state their singleness.                                                                                                                                    

It is the time for link up party Garden Affair where we can share posts related to Gardening, Nature and birds. The link up party will remain open for a week until Saturday. 

                                                                     

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Garden Affair : Cranberry Hibiscus

 Hibiscus is one of the well known flower in the floral world. Its large circular blooms instantly grabs  attention of everyone whoever passes by the blooms. There has been infinite cultivars of hibiscus grown and developed in the world. Cranberry Hibiscus is one of the distinct variety of Hibiscus that is known for cranberry colored large circular blooms with distinctive maple tree alike leaves .

                                                                

The velvet leaves of cranberry hibiscus turns red from green with transition from hot to cold weather.                                                                                                                                   

Cranberry Hibiscus buds

                        The blooms are mostly maroon to red in color with some cultivars also pink shaded blooms . 

                                                                    

It is the time for link up party Garden Affair where you can share posts related to Gardening, Nature and birds . The link up party will remain open for a week starting from Saturday. 

                                                            

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Winter chills

             The time has finally arrived when winter days will set in the upcoming days . Winter chills can be already felt in the weather . While garden is seeing transition of weather   from hot to cold the Autumn blooms are continuously blooming  in the wake of chilly weather. 

                                     

  Harsingar/Coral Jasmine 

                                                                         

                                                                             

                                                                 Bauhinia purpurea

Cassia tora

Marigold 

                                                                                  Peach hibiscus   

                                                             When your evening is lit

Summer Splash

 Summer season is going on and heat waves are  blowing in my city . Monsoon has reached in the country and hopefully it would reach our region within upcoming weeks. While Summer Garden usually lacks color this year fortunately  due to continuous weather disturbances summer blooms have showed on and off in the entire summer season.