Sunday, July 27, 2025

The Crepes

 The Crepe Myrtles around here are not doing well this year. I snapped these because I love the color. All the rest are very scrawny and don't look healthy! Maybe it's the near 100 degree heat.





"In the blaze of summer, crepe myrtle stands—graceful, resilient, and quietly bold."

This flowering tree has long symbolized beauty, endurance, and transformation, especially in Southern culture where it's affectionately called the “lilac of the South”


8 comments:

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

Beautiful photos, Ginny. My favourite is the second to last one.

CheerfulMonk said...

Your header took my breathe away!

roentare said...

Despite the tough summer heat, the vibrant color of those Crepe Myrtles shines as a beautiful reminder of their enduring spirit and southern charm.

Ann said...

Those are really pretty. I like the color too. Those sure add delightful curb appeal to that house

Hopiesong said...

They look beautiful in your photos. We have some flowers that are not doing well this year as well. I think the change in the weather has effected how we will be gardening. The dryer and hotter conditions just don't support many of our typical garden plants and trees. I will be looking for different ways to garden without using so much water in the future.

Mari said...

I love Crepe Myrtles and they don't grow here, so I enjoy seeing yours! Our landscapes are having a hard time in this hot dry weather too.

Shug said...

Wow...they are really in full bloom. The red ones are my favorite but I do enjoy all of the blooms of the crepe myrtles. They add so much beauty to our Summers

Martha Jane Orlando said...

I'm sure it does have a lot to do with the intense heat, Ginny, but your photos are still beautiful. I love crepe myrtles!

The Crepes

 The Crepe Myrtles around here are not doing well this year. I snapped these because I love the color. All the rest are very scrawny and don...