OMG please do not stare at that untidy mess under these Starbursts! I will get around to tidying up as soon as my back is able LOLLL
Hello and welcome to Blooming Friday. The theme today is contrast. I am showing the contrasting colours of the starburst clerodenron (clerodendron quadriloculare) For more of blooming Friday please go over to Roses and stuff to what is blooming in gardens around the world.
I haven't been posting lately because of a back injury. A week ago I had injured my back. How I did I manage to do this? Well... you see, I was tidying up the garden hose because I was expecting an important visitor.
As I wound the hose in a circle on the ground, I felt a very sharp pain on the right side of my back that made me stood still for a moment, however I continued to finish the job. I then went on to mow the grass at the front with the push mower (it was self propelled) . The pain intensified during the night and the next day. I couldn't sit up, bend nor lie on my side. Going to the loo was a feat for the fearless. To be honest I felt helpless and sorry for myself. Hubby went off to the druggist who sent me some anti inflammatory tablets. The pain eased on the third day. Now I am almost pain free. Yesterday I mowed the grass, it was a bit painful sitting a long time on the mower but I bit the bullet and finished the job. Afterward I took another painkiller and was good to go when it kicked in. I tried touching my toes and with a bit of effort I touched them...Yipeee! Have a great weekend my friends!
That flowering bush is a real stunner! I am glad you recovered from your back problem. Do be careful while bending and lifting things.
ReplyDeleteLovely flowers and the contrasting colours they have. Have to be careful with your back Helen, dont over doing your gardening, take more rest and light work only.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! Your starbursts are gorgeous! I am so jealous. Mine has not bloomed since 2008, thanks to freakishly cold winter weather here at PITV. I've been wondering if I should just rip it out, but I do remember those gorgeous, giant fireworks way back when.
ReplyDeleteStunning plants you are showing! Hope your back will "be back" on track soon;)
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Charlotta
The Clerondendron is beautiful. I have back trouble myself so I sympathise. So annoying that a tiny movement can lead to so much pain!
ReplyDeleteVery very nice flowers in your garden
ReplyDeleteMy Clerodendron is not flowering now, I am in Guadeloupe
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Such a gorgeous shrub! Thanks for sharing - and I do hope your back is better now.
ReplyDeleteHi Helen, Im awarding you the Stylish Blogger Award, do come and get it from my blog if you have time.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a bea-u-ti-ful! plant *gasp*!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHelen please get an X-ray done. Sounds like a slipped disc, or close enough, to me . I know 'coz I've been there. Twice :P
I REALLY LOVE THIS PLANT...♥
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