Thank you Alex for starting the new August bloom thread!
I was surprised no one had stated one yet and was working on one when I decided to check the forum before hitting "finished"....we should have a good show of blooms for August with the continuing bloom in the north, rebloom and lates.
Peak bloom is still going strong here...a few images from today.....
Catastrophe Waitress, unusual coloring of dark rose pink with a shiny orange watermark, big bloom, opens well after cold mornings.
Cool Hand Luke, fabulous pleated sculpted form with a great plant.
Carved Pumpkin Pie, a favorite in the yellow relief sculpted forms, great parent!
Diamond Diva, new last year and didn't bloom but is making up for lost time with several perfect blooms so far. Nice edge and some light pleating.
Joseph's Coat, unique brown with purple eye and dark brown veins.
Waggle Dance, beautiful pattern eye with a well branched hardy plant.
and 2 garden images....
