I loved the colors in this picture, even though the bright sun and intense purples ruined the effect. I almost never edit photos, other than cropping, but I played with this one until I thought it was salvageable.
Only one plant’s got purple flowers left. The rest have gone to seed. The butterflies and birds still like them, I think, so that’s an excuse to let them be.
I’m like the farmer’s market. What I have right now is flowers. In another month, I guess it will be falling leaves or leafless trees. But … for now … my dahlias this year are the best I’ve ever had and I’m giving them their day.