May 1, 2013

It's May Day and after a quick walk around the front and back gardens, it appears that every rose has finally bloomed and many are already in need of deadheading.  Two in the front (Our Lady of Guadalupe and Cottage Rose) were the final holdouts.  They've been teasing me with TONS of buds
but no color until this past week.

But first, here's a recent shot of Classic Woman romantica rose.  Surprisingly, she's turned out to be one of my favorite roses in the garden.  Her blooms are lovely and full (about 4" across).










 
Our Lady of Guadalupe (floribunda)

 Cottage Rose (David Austin)