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




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