new flowers- inside and out

Surprised and delighted- one of my young african violets has bloomed.

It's 'Bob Serbin'

I really thought they wouldn't bloom until a year old, but here we are!

Older purple one has been flowering more or less continually since March.

I've started cutting gladiolas to bring in the house. With a few hosta blooms tucked in.

Not so new, but I noticed the nicotiana 'peach screamer' opens pinkish,

and then they turn white later on.

Out in the yard, the first rose of sharon has opened!

and the second plant has plenty of fat buds, so not far off either.