Saturday, 20 October 2012

Poppy Power!

There's something not quite right about this poppy in my garden. Today it is in full flower, with many buds queuing up to bloom, and it's nearly the end of October. There's something a little unnatural about it I think, with sedums and dahlias starting to pass their best. But it's there and I have to just be grateful for the late season colour. This poppy must sure have a strong desire to procreate.


More buds are swelling on this confused little plant.
Today I also noticed how magnificent the euphorbia foliage has become. This plant will soon be making flower bracts, and it's as if it knows its moment of glory is approaching. The leaves have an extra sheen to them, and where raindrops rest before their final descent to earth, the effect is stunning.


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6 comments:

  1. Huw20 October 2012 at 16:35

    Fantastic photos as always Martin. Wonderful poppy in October too!

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  2. Mark and Gaz20 October 2012 at 19:11

    It's a Poppy bonus!

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  3. Mary Pellerito21 October 2012 at 13:14

    The poppy flower goes well with your autumn landscape.

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    1. Unknown21 October 2012 at 16:32

      Thanks for your visits Huw, Mark & Gaz and Mary

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  4. Sarah Shoesmith21 October 2012 at 14:24

    Now I will have to eat my words about the flowering season of this poppy being too short! Did it flower in early summer too?

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    1. Unknown21 October 2012 at 16:34

      Yes it flowered in June and July, I cut it down in August and up it came. I have lots of poppies but this is the only one to do this. I have very poor, chalky soil which poppies love, so perhaps that's why it's done so well.

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