Who Doesn't Like To Receive A Package

It is very seldom that I ever consider ordering plants through the mail. Occasionally, I have a weakness.

What a pleasant surprise to find plants in excellent condition and superb packaging.

Now, I have to wait for the rains to stop so I can do some planting. We have had quite a lot of rain, like every other day or so. The roses are falling because the flowers fill with water and the weight pulls them down. I am continually amazed at how the garden is bursting with foliage and flowers. It is like I moved to a different location.

We still need the rain even though we seem to be getting a pretty good snow pack.

I hope my new plants thrive and produce nicely.

WOW. What's it called?

Up close, it sure looks amazing!

This is Gomphrena 'Fireworks'

What do you think?

Is this a real flower? Yes, it sure is. This is the first Rock Rose flower to open on the patio. It almost looks like a tissue paper flower like I made as a little girl.