How does the garden look?

Cooler weather is back again (that is, temperatures under ninety!) and roses continue to predominate, with nasturtiums ready for a rest. Keeping up with deadheading the roses (removing spent buds) is the main task in the garden right now, though some weekend weeding will be essential. Rose cuttings have also been started. We'll see how successfully they root.

The lace-cap hydrangea is busy developing buds for June and fuchsias will soon be in flower. I'll be potting up some coleus this weekend to fill in the shadier parts of the garden. The sun is nearly overhead so regular watering is a must -- there will likely be no more rain till winter.

I am a flower.
'Walferdange', a German shrub rose from a hand-raised cutting.
I am a flower.
'Rockin' Robin', a red-and-white striped semi-double shrub rose.
I am a flower.
The climber 'Purezza' (Italian, for "Pearl") is still going strong.
I am a flower.
Another farmer's market miniature, no name but a pretty sherbet-orange.
I am a flower.
A Dutch shrub rose, 'Mevrouw Nathalie Nypels' with visiting bee.
I am a flower.
An old-fashioned tea rose, 'Niles Cochet' turns more pink in cooler weather.
I am a flower.
One of the first antique roses I ever owned was 'Jacques Cartier', a fluffy Portland.
I am a flower.
A tiny shrublet of 'International Herald Tribune' blooms at the foot of 'Madame Hardy'..
I am a flower.
A pot of pink dianthus and blue lobelia complement each other.
I am a flower.
China rose, 'White Pearl In Red Dragon's Mouth', worth having just for the name.
I am a flower.
'Madame Hardy' a fragrant damask rose, queen of the spring show.
I am a flower.
A dark crimson impatiens.
 

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Last update: May 15, 2009

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