April 28, 2012

On my nearly daily walk through the garden, I found that 'Scepter'd Isle' (DA) had bloomed today.

April 25, 2012

We had a bit of a heat spike this past weekend (low 90's) and then a cool down (high 60's-70's) with some rain today.  Poor roses aren't sure what to make of the ever-changing weather.

Here are the roses that bloomed today in the back garden. . .

'Winchester Cathedral' - DA

'The Alnwick Rose' - DA
Several blooms just like this were on the bush today.  Love!

'Golden Celebration' - DA
Two gorgeous blooms on the bush and lots of buds waiting to open.

And in the front. . .

Just one gorgeous flower is open on this 'Gertrude Jekyll' - DA climbing rose.

'Julia Child' - floribunda

'Wise Portia' - DA 

 

'Our Lady of Guadalupe' - floribunda

'Sophy's Rose' - DA 

 

I do enjoy lots of other flowers besides roses.  Here's what's going on in the front garden. . .

Lots of camellias (done blooming), ferns and azaleas taking over the shady part of the front garden to the left of our front door. The Japanese Maple tree shades them from the afternoon sun.

Calla Lily to the right of the door.

 

 Our new welcome mat!

And let's see what's happening in the back garden. . .

 Bearded Iris

Lavender

Dutch Iris

Geranium

Salvia

Snapdragons

Verbena

April 17, 2012

These three photos of 'Janet' (DA) are from the same bush on the same day.  I love the many phases of rose development.  Every stage is gorgeous!

April 1, 2012

If you've read my posts about gardening, you'll know I'm a lover of David Austin English roses.  I think I have 12 or so in my garden already.  I love the bushy habit and old world blossoms.  They just make me happy.  Today, I decided to add a couple more to my collection. . .Heritage and Janet, as well as a non-English rose and a couple of perennials to add some interest to the rose garden.

Iceberg "Brilliant Pink" (a bright cerise pink painted onto cream) is not an English rose but still a prolific bloomer all season long and a welcome addition to my garden.

How could I resist that beautiful color?

I've never tried yarrow before but I'm curious to see what colors I get from this plant.  The woman at the nursery said it could be any combination of pink, purple, white, yellow, and peach.

Now, I've got to find just the right spot and get these beauties in the ground.