The narrow brick paths between the beds in the Rose Garden had become so covered in weeds as to be dangerous for me to dead head many of the roses further in when I couldn’t see where I was putting my feet; Martin’s clearance of these a couple of days ago made this much easier for me – a mixed blessing because I have no excuse for leaving them. Today’s session was therefore longer than of late, and I am still behind.
Roses pictured today include pink Compassion; an unnamed white; pale pink New Dawn, singly and along the Rose Garden south fence; pink and white striped Rosa Gallica; an unnamed peach; red Aloha, bought as unnamed for £1; yellow Absolutely Fabulous; crisp Lady Emma Hamilton in a group and individually; red Gloriana, alone and in the company of foxgloves; elegant little Ballerina; and Gloriana, clematis, and foxgloves.
I also photographed a hebe, without having noticed the insect settled on it; another clematis in company with another New Dawn, and a deep red hemerocallis, or day lily.
Finally, and clearly another tribute to Martin’s painstaking clearance work, we have an inherited philadelphus inodorus, which has never flowered before.
This evening we enjoyed second helpings of last night’s wholesome casserole meal and the same beverage.
Lovely flowers!!
You certainly earned that lovely dinner tonight. Martin continues to amaze and astound.
Thank you very much, Pat
Wow, you are an excellent photographer, Derrick! So many beautiful flowers, I agree with Equipsblog, Martin is a treasure! ❤️????
Thank you very much, John
You’re welcome. ☺️☺️
It’s always exciting to find flowers on a bush that hadn’t flowered before!
Thank you so much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
This is a fantasy of flowers. So gorgeous!
Thank you very much, Holly
A stellar set of photos.
Thank you very much, Andy
You’re welcome.
Welcome to the Philadelphus inodorata! Beautiful!
All gorgeous flowers photos! Those perfect roses are showing off…and they have every right to do so! 🙂 Love the Hebe and friend! 🙂
Bravo to Martin and his continued great gardening work!
How are you feeling today, Derrick?
(((HUGS))) for you and Jackie!! ❤️❤️
A lot more comfortable. Thank you very much, Carolyn XX
Gorgeous rose colour varieties. If you tried to capture an insect on a flower on camera, it would probably have flown away. 🙂 Good job.
Thanks very much, Chrissy
The philadelphus is clearly making up for lost time.
Thanks very much, Tootlepedal
So glad that you had Martin clear the area. You have such a beautiful collection of roses that deserve care. No more excuses 😀
Thanks very much, Rosaliene 🙂
I wonder why the inherited philadelphus inodorus, has not flowered before?
It was probably hidden from the light and needed cutting back. Thanks very much, Ivor
We all need a bit of sunshine Derrick
Such beautiful and lovely roses Derrick. Martin is a gem.
Thank you very much, Arlene
Such beautiful roses! The fragrance must be sublime ????I would get lost in it …
Thank you so much, Val
I like the idea of pink compassion, we all need a bit more of that, I think
Agreed, Sylvie. Thank you very much
The roses are lovely and the Hebe fascinating. Congratulations on the new philadelphus! Good job, Martin!
Thank you very much, JoAnna
Clearing of paths makes an enormous difference. I keep having to prune along the edges of mine 🙂
Thanks very much, Anne
Such beauty in your garden, Derrick. 🙂
Thank you very much, Sue
Excellent work rewarded by beauty.
Thank you very much, Sherry
What a glorious display of flowers, and how exciting to see inherited philadelphus inodorus flowering. If I had a garden like yours, I would be sitting outside all day enjoying the scents and the beauty.
Thank you so much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Since roses don’t like our yard, I still enjoy borrowing yours. Of course I have to imagine the lovely odor. The ones from the florist have none! Our foxgloves were also jubilant this year. Perfect weather for once.
Thank you so much, Elizabeth
How wonderful that the philadelphus inodorus flowered for you this year! Beautiful photos, Derrick. Your garden is spectacular!
Thank you very much, Jan
Your garden photos are always uplifting, Derrick and Jackie! Martin has done excellent work, and I am glad your philadelphus inodorus is flowering once more.
Our roses, what is left of them, are blooming now. Summer is speeding by.
Thank you so much from each of us, Lavinia
Beautiful photography, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Susan
Absolutely stunning flowers, ours are still so far behind.
I am glad Martin is keeping you safe. Gorgeous flowers
Thank you very Much, Robbie
So glorious
Thank you very much, Sheree