The aftermath of the tropical storm
Although I live six hours inland from the Gulf of Mexico, hurricanes and strong tropical storms still can have an impact. (I lost three trees in my yard during Katrina.) Christobal brought rain and strong winds. Over two days, rain equaled 4 1/2 inches. Between downpours this morning I assessed garden damage. Pots across the yard, lawn furniture tossed around but no physical damage. Daylilies took a beating-lots of scapes broken or lying on the ground, lilies hanging from broken stems and shredded petals in the ground, some beds sitting in ponds! But no worries-so much better off than those with flood damage or without power.
Here are a few photos of survivors.
Joan Derifield-obviously not as red as this shows but otherwise untouched by wind and rain
South Seas-also unblemished
Jesse John-strange that a purple would look so good
Laughing Skies on the ground
My Big Brother Bobby (which I personally have!) with first bloom-damaged but huge
EITV- relatively unscathed
Mountain Orchid giving first flower in the storm!
Perhaps others in comments
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lilykate7a
3 years agoLydia’s Regal Robe-another purple survivor
Winter Romance yesterday in drizzle
Unshakable Kingdom
Debra’s Dearest Valentine-took wind and rain relatively well on FFO
Bold Symphony threw caution to the wind-literally-and opened with three
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