Some of the blooms happening in my garden

This first image is of my Eryngium x zabellii ‘Neptune’s Gold’ taken last week.  The blooms were just begining to turn blue.  This is my first year with this Eryngium and I've heard mixed reviews from fellow gardeners.   I really want it to work out.

Eryngium x zabellii ‘Neptune’s Gold'

...and now a week later you can see the flowers of Eryngium x 'Neptune's Gold' are turning quite blue, contrasting nicely with the chartreuse foliage.  I don't enjoy the scent of Eryngiums, but pollinators sure do!

Eryngium x zabellii ‘Neptune’s Gold with a little visitor

I have planted three Eryngium venustum in my dry bed and they are getting ready to shine.  This is possibly one of the most painful Eryngiums I have growing.    The bracts and leaves are very sharp.  This plant has done nothing but thank me for planting it in my dry bed, that gets very little supplemental water.  (Why so defensive?) lol

Eryngium venustum

Hesperaloe parviflora 'Brakelights'.  I've been in love with this Hesperaloe for some time.  It has a little more compact size than other Hesperaloe I am familiar with and the color of the bloom is great!

Hesperaloe parviflora 'Brake Lights'

About five years ago, I planted this Clematis 'Jackmanii' at the base of my Philidelphus.  I've gotten a few blooms over the years, but this year has been a stand out performance.  It started with about fifteen blooms while the Philidelphus was still blooming.

Clematis 'Jackmanii' 

Grevillea x Gaudichaudii isn't hardy in my climate, but I hope to get a few years of enjoyment out of it.  

Grevillea x Gaudichaudii

Lomatia tinctoria!  I'm excited about anything Proteaceae.  One of three species endemic to Tasmania!

Lomatia tinctoria

A closer look at the oddly shaped flower buds.

Lomatia tinctoria flower buds

Thanks!