Pink in July? It sounds like too soft and delicate of a color for the searing heat and harsh sunlight of mid-summer, but most of the pinks in my garden are strong and vibrant. Those that are a bit lighter add an illusion of coolness that is most welcome.Above: poppy mallow, Callirhoe involucrata
Below: purple prairie clover, Dalea purpureum
Below: purple coneflower, Echinacea purpurea
Below: pink Maltese cross, Lychnis spp.
Below: culinary leek, Allium spp.
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My leek is getting ready to bloom too! Can't wait for you to see it!
Leek blossoms last a very long time---I'm sure it will still be looking goood in early August...
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