Unexpected Late Summer Garden

I am delighted by the Pink and Purple palette of the outdoor southwest container garden.  That location is a misnomer as it doesn't get extreme sun.  Actually, it's a rather protected and mild micro-climate with 3-5 hours of sun.

The pinks and purples were not planned, but there was some serendipity in not selling some of these containers at my June farmers market foray.  It is really such a lovely space.

Looking back at the photos from June, I am pleasantly surprised by the lushness and texture.  It's a reminder that June's container gardens will less dramatic than September's.

These photos were taken Labor Day weekend, but now a few weeks, later the cleome and the dahlias continue to bloom without hesitation.

 

The sedum and the succulents are excellent garden mates. 

The aeonium is the star in this photo. (back center jade container with rosettes).  But the agastache smells sweetly and continues to attract bees.