The city gardeners have arranged such a variety of flowers in these two tiny gardens that many of them have become favourites, just because of the company they keep.
Pink flowers such as Zinnias and Cosmos in the breast cancer garden last month (September). 
A closer look at the pink-tinged white Cosmos flower. I suspect what makes a flower a favourite is my desire to paint it.
The Zinnias – these I have already several pencil sketches of, and am looking forward to colouring them in. 
A different part of the breast cancer garden has Gazania, a pink-striped daisy accented by the smaller purple flowers of Scaevola and Verbena. 
Gazania, a pink-striped daisy with a yellow centre. 
I think the city gardeners planted this second garden at the edge of a duck pond with the idea of keeping the Canada Geese out, and it seems to have worked! I’m not sure what the tiny pale yellow daisies are but they are impressive en masse, and the Japanese blood grass and Berberis (barberry) are complementary. 
In May the other edge of the pond is a sun-lit garden of purple flag irises and decorative grasses. 
Close up of the purple Flag Iris. Flag Irises are a painting in waiting.
A moodier day but with the yellow flag irises and reflections who needs sun? 
A watercolour sketch. (More sketches and studies of Flag Irises.)
Close-up of yellow Flag Iris with dark red vein-like markings. 
 Close up of a yellow and white Flag Iris. 
The show in September and October is masses of Black-eyed Susans. 
More of the Lens-Artists Photo Challenge: Favourite Flowers.
Batz Gallery 
So, so beautiful and inspiring photos. I too loved the gazania, never seen one before.
Beautiful images Elizabeth!
Thank you!
Beautiful! I too like that gazinia.
It took me awhile to figure out what flower the Ganzania was – it reminds me of a carnival tent.
A beautiful array of flowers Elizabeth. I’d never heard of or seen Cosmos or Gazinias – both of which are stunning!!
Usually Cosmos look like a pink or white daisy; these pink-tinged ones are more graceful. The Ganzania was new to me but I want one!
A good definition that you would want to paint them! And also, the fact that their company and accents are important to enhance them. I don’t think enyone has mentioned that. Love your garden shots. Susans are my favourites too.
The Vancouver city gardeners are masters of creative flower ‘composition’. I find myself often taking photos and notes in the vague hope that I can duplicate some of their exciting plantings – the Gazania is definitely in my plans for next spring if I can find one…
I too usually have such vague hopes …hopefully you are better than I am to realise them!