Some of my roses haven't done much of anything yet, but I'm really surprised at how other roses are bursting into bloom 4-5 weeks early. Here's the latest batch that have opened.

Mrs. John Laing--hybrid perpetual. I really adore her big fat blooms. Only one bloom so far, but it is a doozy!

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Home Run hedge--between my neighbor's flower bed and my yard. Don't think anyone will miss this boundary line, do you?

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Double Delight bud--big fat green caterpillar devoured the first bloom on this bush, but here is the second one doing its best to replace it.

Double Delight--early bloom, still has whitish center. This is from my other Double Delight. I like watching blooms evolve. Check out the next one also.

Double Delight, older bloom--more red from being out in the sun longer, I guess. Interesting how different the blooms can be on the same bush.

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Sweet Diana (mini rose) hedge--this one is absolutely bursting into bloom also, but for some reason, my camera doesn't quite capture how charming it is.

Dublin Bay Climber--first bloom has opened.

Mayflower--this David Austin always blooms early. Look at all those buds (and the bluish-purple iris in the background).

Bluish-lavender and white iris--have no idea what its name is -- got it at a gift. First one to open--looks lovely with the roses (but the rose next to it hasn't opened yet)!

That's all for now. I sure am enjoying all my early bloomers. Hope you do to.

Kate