I really enjoyed much cooler weather during last Spring. Up until now in the early Summer, we are still having this pleasant temperature, but it is not so good for some tropical plants like for examples the Kencur Galangal (Kaempferia galanga) and the Arabian Jasmine (Melati). The Galangal plant has only sent off a tiny new shoot so far and the Arabian Jasmine looks scraggly and very few flower buds. Hopefully the temperatures will get warmer to their advantage.
So much to do in the garden, the weeds are growing like crazy. I still have many plants to trim to look tidy for the Christmas time. Lawn needs mowing, but I will do it some time next week, depending on the weather.
The Gardenias in the back of the house are having many large blooms and the sweet fragrance fills the air. Many plants are still in full bloom and these are some of them:
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prih
Dec 17, 2016 @ 14:37:08
Love Gardenia si ceplok piring so much. Enjoy summer and advent time, mbak
Lois
Dec 20, 2016 @ 11:34:08
This year the bunga ceplok piring really doing very well with big flowers.
bluepurplegarden
Dec 21, 2016 @ 11:14:59
koleksix banyak ya … anggrek, assorted sucullent, dll. Memang kl di ausie natal g identik dg salju?
Lois
Dec 21, 2016 @ 15:31:27
Dibelahan bumi utara kebalikan dengan selatan, di Australia kalau Natal buat yang tidak religius identik dengan musim panas ngemplang (bisa mencapai lebih dari 40 derajat C), pantai + surfing dan barbeque 🙂
whisksandchopsticks
Sep 08, 2020 @ 07:19:58
Gardenia blooms are so robust. What growing zone are you in?
Lois
Sep 08, 2020 @ 11:33:52
I’m in Melbourne Australia and it’s classified as zone 6 here, mild temperate climate. Can be very hot more than 40 deg C in summer and very cold in winter with no snow, only snowing on sub-alpine areas.
whisksandchopsticks
Sep 09, 2020 @ 14:39:25
so the heat has no effect on the blooms?
Lois
Sep 09, 2020 @ 16:02:40
Here in Melbourne, part shade position is better and avoid hot afternoon sun. Mine is fully under the veranda with clear plastic roof, so they don’t get direct sun at all. Surprisingly, they grow very well and always flower every year.