In spite of the lateness of the season, there are actually a few species of azaleas (I think) still blooming in the azalea garden. Most are gone, along with the rhododendrons and these positively elephantine things called large leaf magnolias. Next year I need to get a shot of them. They are so big you'd think they came from Chernobyl.
This is the border around the pattern beds and it is composed of two different colors of coleus. Positively amazing.
And this is what midsummer looks like in the pattern beds. I have gotten to know the guy who designs and maintains these all year with a crew. He is a trip and is obsessed with flowers. He also has an almost frightening knowledge of them.
This beauty is actually a squash blossom. The hint of yellow you see behind it is another type. I guess the blooms don't stay on for long but they sure are impressive.