Summer Containers Are Lush

I have been away too long my friends and I apologize for that.  There was much to do in my own house as I found my way in life as "one" and no longer as part of a "couple".  Then it was time to install the summer plants in the containers.  Sage advice to all -- never take anyone for granted.  It took reinventing the process to get all the plants in by myself, but they are in and, with the rain and cooler temperatures, they are thriving.  So where to start....

Well, first to tell you that the Google map has been updated with the names of the new plants, so you can check there if you want container specifics.  All the containers have their brass numbered tags on the sidewalk side of the box to make the connection.  Couldn't be easier.  So let's look at some of the goodies that are out there.  

Container 9 which sits in front of the Post Office is bursting at the seams.  Sure gets a lot of attention from folks doing their mail thing.

The coleus in the center is one of my tried and true friends -- 'Indian Summer' -- which takes on a different hue in sun or shade.  This one is in full sun.  Surrounding it is Angelonia Serena Purple; and around that is a new little petunia called 'Lemon Glow' which has a lemony center with a soft pink edge.  I didn't think it could keep up with the other petunia Supertunia Vista 'Silverberry', but it has done well.  'Silverberry' needs frequent haircuts to keep it from spilling too far over the edge and allow it to bush out more.  This next picture gives you a closer view of the flowers.

This next container could be my favorite this year.  I like its look but the real test is how well it will perform throughout the year.  So far, everyone in the pot is playing nice with each other.  Take particular notice of the coleus --- 'Chocolate Covered Cherries' -- is that a neat name or what?

The autumn fern was part of the winter arrangement and stayed on for the summer -- love, love, love that fern.  Around the fern is 'Babywing White Bronze Leaf Begonia' -- new for this year; below that is Lysimachia 'Sundew Springs'.   Here is another view of this container....

And a close up of the coleus....

This photo isn't doing justice to the rich, deep colors of the plant.  Oh, by the way, this is Container 35, which gets morning sun and late day shade.  

There is more to share but I can see from the review of my photos I need to get back out there and capture some of the others in their prime.  Be back soon.