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| 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!
Home Run hedge--between my neighbor's flower bed and my yard. Don't think anyone will miss this boundary line, do you?
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.
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 |
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| Love the frilly petals on Mrs. John Laing. No two Double Delights ever look alike. I can just imagine, all those Mayflower buds, in full bloom. Lovely photos, as ever. |
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| So beautiful and colorful, love the iris. My Mayflower is one of the first to bloom, as well, love this rose. |
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| Kate I absolutely love!!!! your Mrs. John Laing....The form is absolutely antique-rose lovely, though I think she's a modern but she holds for me all that is breathtaking..... |
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| All beauties, Kate! I love that Mrs. John Laing! I wish you knew the name of your iris. I have the same one and I don't know the name of it either, lol! |
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| I agree with you, Seil. Love the Mrs John Laing. What a beautiful color. I always go for the big blooms. Wish I still had Double Delight. It was one of my first purchases about 35 years ago. Sadly, it wore itself out. Happy to see yours is doing well. |
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- Posted by canadian_rose zone 3a (My Page) on Fri, Apr 13, 12 at 20:39
| Wow - I love your Double Delight. The last picture is just amazing - just adore all the color. I like your Home Run hedge - looks fairy like. Thank you for sharing your beauties. |
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| Love to see all your rose hedges Kate! |
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- Posted by lovemysheltie 5/6 Chicago (My Page) on Sat, Apr 14, 12 at 17:51
| Gorgeous :) |
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- Posted by hosenemesis SoCal Sunset 19 USDA (My Page) on Fri, Apr 20, 12 at 1:06
| Mrs. John Laing is unbelievable. Love the color, the form- everything. |
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