Single Flowered Border Dahlia
Dahlia 'Happy Single Party'
(DAHL-ya)
Last year we had two of the
‘Happy Single’ series of Dahlias and both did well. This one was particularly
striking because of the contrast between the really dark foliage and bright
yellow flowers. It seemed to be a constant bloomer and filled its spot in the small
cutting garden nicely.
Since it is Sunday here is a
bonus shot. This bug was crawling on my leg in the compost area and scared the
heck out of me. It was huge (about 2 inches) but turns out harmless. It is the larva
that does the most damage in the garden. This one played possum for a while and
after showing off my trophy I let him go. He was playing dead but after
checking on him a few minutes later he was gone. The clicking was really weird.
Eyed Click Beetle
Alaus oculatus
1 comment:
That flower is amazing. Your photography blows me away.
That bug would have had me leaving town. (Nice he sat for a portrait!) What on earth his it?
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