,,It's so bizarre writing this for a largely international audience that has no idea what these flowers look like! ,,
I don't think it's bizzare. I think we gardeners speak a universal language. Even if we don't know a plant, if we're interested, we research it. At least I've come across a lot of plants here in the community and researched many.
Luckily, it's not too hot for us yet, but we'll want winter soon :)