Rhodies are in bloom now, but will need to wait while I show off five other blooms.
1. Sambucus nigra ‘Purpurea’ elderberry is already blooming. Is this early? It did not get pruned while dormant in winter. I must see if the native blue elderberries are blooming.
2. Disocactus flagelliformis, rat tail cactus is more out of focus than the elderberry. It is one of only a few potted plants that gets moved into the landscapes only while blooming.
3. Rosa spp., rose was not blooming for last Saturday when six roses were featured here. This particular rose was removed from its landscape a few years ago, but not reassigned.
4. Iris X germanica, bearded iris came back with me from one of the lodges that I spent a night at on one of my several trips to the Pacific Northwest. All our irises have history.
5. Epiphyllum spp., orchid cactus, like the rat tail cactus, was relocated into a landscape as it began to bloom. It has been here for several years, but has not bloomed like this yet.
6. Rhody has been absent from Six on Saturday for quite a while. He makes it difficult to get a good picture of him. Perhaps I will take some pictures of his rhodies for next week.
This is the link for Six on Saturday, for anyone else who would like to participate: https://thepropagatorblog.wordpress.com/2017/09/18/six-on-saturday-a-participant-guide/
Tony Tomeo 
Rat tail cactus doesn’t sound very appealing, but it’s a beautiful bloom! I do love cactus flowers – I have an Easter lily cactus that I rescued from someone’s house move, and it has produced pretty reliable blooms and lots of babies.
And a photo of Rhody is, of course, always appreciated!
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Rat tail cactus is grown more for its interesting pendulous growth than its bloom. The flowers are an added bonus.
Rhody really should let me get a good picture of him.
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I love Rhody. He reminds me of my cockapoo, Nicholas. What breed(s) is Rhody? All dog breeds are wonderful–I love the mixes, too. Can’t wait to see your Rhododendron plants in bloom! All the entries today are wonderful, too. I don’t think I’ve seen that Rat Tail Cactus before–very unique.
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Rhody is supposedly a terrier mix, but seems to be partially Maltese. I really do not care what he is. He is so excellent.
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Is the rat tail cactus left outside year round? Great Rhody picture. I think you need a Rhody in the Rhodies portrait.
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Yes, the rat tail cactus lives outside all year. It has been here for a few years, but only recently started growing well after being repotted.
Rhody will not cooperate for a posed picture. I keep trying.
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Love the cactus blooms. And Rhody of course!
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Rhody is the best.
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