Fleeting visages of fall

From Bedford:

Miniature dwarf iris 'Trimmed Velvet' pops through the fading blossoms of Gaillardia 'Goblin'.



Ornamental kale with riveting color thanks to the cooler nights.



A early (yes, early) surprise this afternoon was this Helleborus argutifolius. I was out checking on floral bud development on the hellebores and it's going to be an exciting winter garden in a few months! Lots of little buds ready to flower up a storm!