http://alisonslife-in-the-slow-lane.blogspot.com/ Life in the Slow Lane: 10 ON THE 10TH

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

10 ON THE 10TH

Ten Things on the 10th: Started by SHIMELLE , it's time to share ten things... some people will share ten photos, ten crafty ideas, ten sources of inspiration, ten recipes, ten things in a collection... always ten things and always on the tenth of the month. If you'd like to see more Ten Things on the 10th posts, click here to visit SHIMELLE'S BLOG (and find out how you can join in).


As for me, I'm sharing ten photographs of the flowers that are blooming in my garden today.


Hibiscus rose..thought I'd lost this one this year, due to over-zealous pruning!

I've obviously chosen a good spot  for this petunia this year..it just keeps flowering!

The Lantana is a typically Spanish plant and comes in a variety of colour combinations..I'm particularly fond of this one

Alstromeria...I have a few of these, but love the soft colours on this one

Cheery Gazanias


Good old Dianthus (Pinks)

Hopefully this PLUMBAGO will one day cover the trellis!

Am not sure about this one, but I think it may be a Surfinia Petunia?

Geraniums grow well here, as long as you deadhead them regularly

This pretty little Gerbera has been producing a single flower for months now...as soon as one dies, another flower follows, but never more than one at a time!

I'm now off to see what ten things my fellow bloggers have posted ..hope you've enjoyed seeing what's surviving the heat here in my little corner of Spain!

Thanks for dropping by!
Take care of you
Alison xx 
Posted by Alison at 17:09
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33 comments:

  1. debs1410 July 2012 at 17:26

    You've got a few of my favourites growing beautifully there. I love gerberas, such colourful happy flowers, also I love alstromeria - must be lovely to grow it in your garden. I think our garden would like a little of your sunshine!

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  2. Ruby10 July 2012 at 17:27

    Oh my, what a gorgeous garden you have!!! Stunning photos!

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  3. Susanne10 July 2012 at 17:31

    What a wonderful variety of colors and shapes and textures.

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  4. Deb @ PaperTurtle10 July 2012 at 18:05

    Hi Alison! Thanks for letting me know that you had posted about your garden. I just HAD to come over and take a look. You have so many beautiful blooms going on right now!!! Color me jealous!

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  5. Cheri10 July 2012 at 18:28

    that's quite a variety Alison! Lots of beautiful colors and textures to enjoy. I'm especially fond of Gerbera daisies myself.

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  6. scrappyjacky10 July 2012 at 18:35

    So many pretty flowers,Alison.

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  7. Anonymous10 July 2012 at 19:28

    You have a beautiful blooming garden, Alison! Gorgeous colors. :)

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  8. Ginger10 July 2012 at 19:33

    What a cheery post! I love the hibiscus! We are almost finished with our front yard and the landscaper chose to put roses in. I sure hope I can make my flowers look as lovely as yours :)

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  9. Anonymous10 July 2012 at 19:56

    Beautiful photos Alison. Love the Plumbago.

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  10. Sue Althouse10 July 2012 at 20:36

    Beautiful photos! Your garden must be very lovely.

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  11. Jennifer Grace10 July 2012 at 21:06

    Gorgeous, I love the bright colour of the gazanias. x

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  12. This West London Life10 July 2012 at 21:10

    That's a lot of colour, your garden must look so pretty, when viewed as a whole.

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  13. Cheryl10 July 2012 at 21:12

    Wow, gorgeous flowers and photos!

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  14. Tammy10 July 2012 at 22:23

    Gorgeous flowers! Hibiscus is really hearty and strong - three hurricanes couldn't kill mine so I think you are fine with the pruning! :)

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  15. Melissa10 July 2012 at 22:52

    What beauty you have flowering over there!! The only thing blooming in our yard & all this heat is the crepe myrtle.

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  16. Lisa-Jane10 July 2012 at 23:16

    They are all gorgeous! Most of ours seem to be under water at the moment :-(

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  17. Jessie10 July 2012 at 23:30

    They are all so pretty Alison!

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  18. Margaret11 July 2012 at 01:19

    What a good choice! They just speak of joy and a happy universe.

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  19. Mitralee11 July 2012 at 03:30

    Great post!!! Mine are a bit dryer but I have some of the same in my garden here in New York!!!

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  20. Beverly11 July 2012 at 06:42

    Gorgeous, wish I was there to enjoy them with you. The saltwater taffy is on it's way but I am concerned about it leaving in 105 degree heat and heading towards your heat :/

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  21. gracescraps@gmail.com11 July 2012 at 08:55

    What amazing flowers!! So gorgeous!! ~ Blessings

    http://gracescraps.blogspot.com/

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  22. Jane11 July 2012 at 10:24

    gorgeous flowers Alison x

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  23. Anonymous11 July 2012 at 10:56

    Beautiful looking flowers Alison. I'd never seen that shade of lantana before, only the yellow and orange ones. Pinks - I'd totally forgotten about them - we used to have them all the time. Not much blooming in our yard this year except for the daylilies and roses. Think the oppressive heat has just been too much for the rest.

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  24. Unknown11 July 2012 at 11:32

    You have beautiful flowers in your garden :-) Thanks for stopping by my blog the other day, it meant a lot to me.

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  25. Maria Ontiveros11 July 2012 at 15:30

    So fun to see these (and imagine you there in your village). I love alstromeria.
    Rinda

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  26. Linda11 July 2012 at 20:04

    great flowers Alison! Love then all:)

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  27. Carly11 July 2012 at 23:05

    Gorgeous flowers Alison

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  28. Nathalie12 July 2012 at 04:37

    Oooh, I am jealous of your flowers!!! I am not a gardener at all but the good news is that you have helped me identify a bunch that are in my garden since I moved into this house! Now I have to figure out what "deadhead" them means!!! LOL!

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  29. Fiona@Staring at the Sea13 July 2012 at 19:51

    Wow! What beautiful flowers you have in your garden Alison :o)

    Fiona xx

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  30. crimsoncat0514 July 2012 at 18:09

    I love seeing your flowers!! (since I can't grow my own, I have to garden vicariously thru other people's... lol!)

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  31. Sara15 July 2012 at 00:38

    Gorgeous flowers!

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  32. Ella Swan15 July 2012 at 23:34

    Beautiful plants and lovely photos of them! I knew them all - we have the same ones growing well over here too - particularly the Hibiscus - very typical of Durban - so much so that it is often used as a logo on brands like our surfwear :)

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  33. Jimjams1 August 2012 at 12:57

    Playing catch-up before August's 10 appears - SORRY!
    Lovely flowers - especially beautiful when taken in the sunshine.

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