On another very hot day Jackie drove me to the dentist this morning for a satisfactory routine check up. She waited in the car park. I knew it would be a short session. She said she would expect me in half an hour. In the event I was seen early. The session lasted ten minutes. I returned to the car at precisely my appointment time. The car was empty. Jackie had nipped off to Tesco in New Milton. I stood in the sunshine for ten more minutes, until she returned thinking she was early.
I then walked around the garden with my camera.
The Félicité Perpétue rose that I featured recently was on the Back Drive. This one stretches along the front eastern fence over a budding hydrangea and a cluster of geraniums.
In the front garden this pot of diascia has survived the winter.
Flowers are now appearing on the fuchsia Delta’s Sarah to blend with the blue campanula and white Erigeron beneath;
This peony, the alliums, and the geranium Rozanne, are all of complimentary hues.
This later flowering rhododendron dances along the Cryptomeria Bed.
Today’s representative roses are golden yellow Absolutely Fabulous, white Jacqueline du Pré; mauve/pink Gertrude Jekyll; white Madame Alfred Carrière, light yellow Summer Time; and pale pink New Dawn.
All in bloom concurrently in this aerial shot are
the spiky cordyline Australis, the white flowers of our eucalyptus, the yellow bottle brush plant, and the pendulous red lamps of the Chilean Lantern tree.
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Ubiquitous day lilies proliferate.
Early this evening we all met Danni, Elizabeth, Ella and Jack to enjoy Mr Pink’s fish and chips on the beach at Milford on Sea, and a very good time was had by all.
I thank you for featuring your glorious roses, Derrick.
Much appreciated, Dolly
The pleasure is mine, Derrick.
I love the pot of diascia that survived the winter and the color combination of the fuchsia Delta’s Sarah and blue campanula. The alliums look magical as do so many of your flower photos.
Thank you so much, JoAnna
Lovely blooms…your spiky tree in bloom, commonly known here as “cabbage tree” and the frowns are a nightmare to lawnmowers…. Many died out, a while back, some type of disease.
Thank you very much, Catherine. We have many in this area.
You do know your plants. I’m impressed that you got out of your dental appointment early.
Thanks very much, Pat.
You could have been a botanist as well as a photographer. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks very much, Cindy
Wow, you garden is in a blooming craze, very beautiful, guys! ????
Many thanks, John
You are welcome!
Your Absolutely Fabulous are looking beautiful! Fish and chips on the beach sounds wonderful.
Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Derrick such a delight my friend… Loved walking around seeing all of your blooms the blue campanula this year is especially prevalent.. We have it growing everywhere in our border in fact I had to cut some back it was choking our other plants..
Wonderful to see, and glad the dentist was okay and Yeah…. We got another day of Sun… And no watering this morning either as we had that downpour with the thunder storm last evening
Have a great rest of your week Derrick <3 xx
You too, Sue. Thanks very much X
Dinner on the beach! That sounds lovely, Derrick. Thanks for sharing your beautiful garden pics. You and Jackie make a great team.
Much appreciated, Alys
“and a very good time was had by all.” Perfect!
I’m glad all went well with the dentist, and the flowers are beautiful.
Thanks very much, Merril
I’m very with your spiky cordyline Australis Derrick …
Thanks a lot, Ivor
What an absolute plethora of colours!
Thanks very much, John
Gorgeous photos!
I love seeing the Fuchsia Delta’s Sarah watching over/looking down on the Campanulas and Erigeron!
Fish and chips on the beach…LOVELY!
(((HUGS))) ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
PS…I hope Dillon is doing well on his travels/work!
Thanks very much, Carolyn. Dillon’s news is good. X
Oh, I’m so glad to hear that!
Fish and chips on the beach are just the best!
Thank you very much, Sue
I didn’t get this comment. I wonder why it’s so hit and miss?
No idea, Sue. I suppose I could e-mail you directly, but then they wouldn’t appear on your post?
Derrick just a quicky – I contacted WordPress and I sent you an email.
Thanks very much, Sue. I’m going to have to get James to look into this.
And as you see I’ve received this one!
I didn’t understand what they were talking about either! ???? that was a laughing face!
Thanks again XX
The garden is looking magnificent, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Sandra
Glorious indeed! Your roses must smell divine ????
They certainly do, Val – outdone by the Cordyline Australis, though. Thanks very much
A short visit at the dentist is always the wish! And then home to the magnificent garden!
Yep. Thanks very much, GP
Breathtaking blossoms!
Thanks very much, Sheree
You’re very welcome
My day lilies are not out yet, despite the sun! I recokon they are waiting until we go on holiday next week.
Thanks very much, Kim. I hope you don’t miss them
From a quick dentist to appointment to dinner on the beach, it sounds like a finest kind of day.
Thank you very much, Laurie
Beautiful blooms. Wish I were as fortunate with my dental appointments! hah! I miss the fish and chips from England. They have them here, but I am not sure I like them as much.
Thank you so much, Zakiah
Gorgeous photos! Dinner on the beach sounds glorious and I am glad your dental appointment went well.
Thanks very much, Eugi
Most welcome, Derrick.
Beautiful.
The fuchsia/campanula combination is truly delightful.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
The flowers are very beautiful, Derrick and Jackie. I especially love the finishing photo of the daylilies with their joyous orange trumpets. The lighting in that photo complements them nicely.
Thank you so much from us both, Lavinia
Your flowers are looking joyful.
Thanks very much, Susan
I have no words to describe how beautiful they are!
Thank you very much, Ribana
Ahhh..so glad to wander with my eyes among your lush blooms….
Thank you very much, Cynthia
With all my company last week, I am waaay behind in my reading and posting. Glad to see you”re still out and about with your dandy camera. Beautiful shots here, Derrick!
Thanks very much, Jan