The look of the big bed has changed a lot over the last month.
R. palustris scandens, on May 13th 2010
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May 19th 2010
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A beauty like this needs to be seen from all sides.
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One of the very last bearded iris. Looks like 'Earl of Essex'.
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In their place Iris virginica are blooming. Not the best display, since
it was very dry in April and the first half of May, but any are welcome.
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Carolina rose
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Another view of R. palustris with Carolina Bush Pea and Carolina rose in the foreground.
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The Baptisia are finished and the spiderworts have started.
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With 'Hansa' and
R. rugosa alba
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Wow, that rose is huge and gorgeous! Also love the Carolina pea. Yay.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had the space for more Iris. Love yours, and your photoes. You must have a huge collection. And your lovely roses.. just love it all :)
ReplyDeleteSo lush and full!
ReplyDeleteHow pleasant coming down your driveway with a view of all your flowers. Fantastic!
ReplyDeletehi,
ReplyDeleteyour iris looks very sweet.I love the color blue and white.I love also your big rose bush,it looks very great.
have a nice day,
regina
Your farm must be absolutely heavenly in May.
ReplyDeleteMy iris will be finishing up--pushed on by this horrible hot spell. I seem to have a few Theresa Bugnet blooms and a couple of the Griffith Buck roses are starting to flower.
Marnie
You have such wonderful old roses! That swamp rose is a magnificent specimen! Love your garden blues as well. You do seem to have blues for every season.
ReplyDeleteSimply awesome!
ReplyDeleteWe're having a nice soft rain today - and it will do all our plants good!
ReplyDeleteYour R. palustris scandens is a beauty!!
so many beautiful flowers. For us to enjoy :)
ReplyDeleteIt's all so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your information on roses with me. I am going to add some to my garden this year when I decide what I want and where to put them. You are my inspiration!! Carla
ReplyDeleteI love the soft pink mounded Carolina rose. Sweet looking flowers!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous landscape shots! Looks like a fairy tale. I especially love the last four photos. Lovely!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I just spied buds on my irises today and I can't wait! :)
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