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Erigeron karvinskianus, nasturtium Empress of India, poppy seed heads, Salvia Amistad, six on saturday, Verbena bonariensis
It is according to the Met office the hottest June day on record. 33 degrees here. Scorchio. I started to take pictures this morning but gave up as it was just too bright. 
Rose ‘Morning Mist’ sweltering. This is a David Austin rose which was a gift and currently covers the wall by almost 2m square. A prolific flowering rose.
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Verbena bonariensis is a great performer on my heavy soil. Nearly 2m tall. I love it for the butterflies it attracts and it’s all round prettiness.
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Self sown Erigeron. It’s in all the nooks and crannies on the drive. I have to pull it out. Delightfully cheerful. Everyone loves a daisy, right?
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Seed heads of poppies. These are everywhere as I shook them all about last year. Short lived but worth it. 
5.A new addition 
Salvia Amistad . I saw this at Great Dixter and loved its papal purple. Hoping it will thrive I have placed it in a raised bed to assist with drainage. Fingers crossed.
6. Last but not least 
A zingy shout from Nasturtium Princess of India. I shall be adding this to my salads. Brother Dorris, if you’re reading, you have been warned.
These are my Six. The Propagator is our host. Thanks to him we get to share our favourite six. Join in or just read them. It’s harmless and fun and no one mentions Brex***t. All good.
Enjoy this amazing weather wherever you are. D.
I saw on the news that your part of the world is experiencing record heat. Everything looks like it’s holding up to the heat — I hope you are, too. The poppies are amazing!!!
It’s true, not fake news. 33c here most unusual.
Holding up and enjoying the poppies. Thx kevin
I planted Verbena bonariensis for the first time last year and found it to be a great structural plant in the back of the garden. It won’t mind your heat either! The poppy seed heads make a great statement too.
My verbena has self sown and is now at the front of the borders but I don’t mind too much as it creates a see through screen effect. I wonder if yours will ?
I’m sure it will. And yes, the structure of the plant means so many other things can still be seen.
It’s a good addition to our gardens
Similar temperature here, I hid inside. I keep looking at salvia amistad but wonder if it’s dark flowers will disappear into the border
I think S Amistad is such an striking shade of blue/ purple and as it reaches 1.5m it should hold its own. I know what you mean, though as the purples do tend to recede.
Your garden is looking lovely – Salvia Amistad is such a great colour. We reached 33C yesterday too but cooler today.
Thank you. I am so relieved it’s back to proper weather! Enjoy your Sunday
It was about 29 yesterday her but a much cooler 21 today. 33 is too much for me.
I love Erigeron and have it in pots this year. I’m hoping it will self seed in all the walls nooks and cranes! I have planted Amstrad too as I love the deep purple long lasting flowers. Lovely 6.
Fleabane AND nasturtium. Two species that not many show off. Fleabane is native here, and grows wild where planted in landscapes. Nasturtiums just might be my all time favorite annual because I have been growing them since I was a little tyke. They seem to be perennials because by the time the summer batch finished, the winter batch is taking over, nd by the time they are done, the next batch is coming on.
I have no shame. I love fleabane and nasturtiums. Both are such cheerful plants and rather promiscuous
Oh my! Promiscuous! My nasturtiums are the simple yellow and orange that have reverted from the ‘Jewels Mix’. ‘Empress of India’ is supposed to be true type, but they are one of the few varieties that I have not grown.
You’ve got so many of my favs in your post this week. Like yourself, I love verbena bonariensis. I plant it in the middle of my beds, as it’s so narrow, it doesn’t block the other plants. After so many SoS posts w/Amistad, I’ve got my own this year & it’s really a great plant. Hadn’t thought of the purple as papal but you’re so right. Yours is looking really good. Your nasturtium are ahead of mine, but mine are all self seeders. Nothing as cheery as a nasturtium. Well, there’s lots that cheery, but I do love them & yours has such a great colour. Hope you’ve cooled down.