A few more flowers have popped out since yesterday on the ‘west’ Lantana. I was concerned that the plant was already root-bound but apparently not! As I snapped these photos, a bee was buzzing around the flowers but it looked more like a wasp. It soon came after me hence I headed back into the house! The fertiliser I added recently must be working, we shall see.
Lantana’s Finnish name is tulikruunu, firecrown. Golden yellow tiny crowns.
That’s cool! That’s what they look like. Seems this flower is everywhere!!
Maybe the bee/wasp wanted it’s picture taken.
I was going to try for the shot, but it started after me! No bee stings!!
Guess that fertilizer was the right thing to do.
A good guess eh? I think when the temps finally drop, I won’t need to water them twice per day as they usually don’t need much water. How is your squirrel couple doing up there, Lincoln is it? 😊
I see Lincoln sometimes and one of the kids. They still chow down on the sunflower seeds. They also are busy knocking down fir cones and then eating the seedy centers of them, so I’m glad they aren’t too dependent on me for food. I’ll keep it up though because in the winter they’ll need that extra boost.
That’s so sweet, Anneli! I love your video and photos of these little cuties. This reminds me of a time in Michigan that I built a truly squirrel-proof bird feeder!
Here they have to share. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t.
I am glad to hear this, Lantana loves summer and hot days… Thank you, Love, nia
Hi Nia, thanks! 🌹