That rose was entirely an impulse purchase as I've not had much success with minis in the past. But this one seems as sturdy as many full-size varieties, and such a perfect shade of red... Thanks so much, Angie :)
Thank you, Janet! I do love the effect the Star of Bethlehem has in the garden - and I only planted six bulbs...! As for the Cistanthe, exotic is a good word for it! The first flower has finally opened so hopefully it will get a post all to itself soon :)
"Autumn Moon" has been such a wonderful variety; the red I have shown occasionally - "Flame" - is still a weak grower... But in general I'm finding that Salvias are a good place to look for drought-tolerant plants.
Thanks so much, Matt! That rose is a real winner, having already recovered from an early bout with spider mites, and now putting out blooms like this :)
The colour of that rose is sublime Amy - you've some pretty blooms this week.
ReplyDeleteThat rose was entirely an impulse purchase as I've not had much success with minis in the past. But this one seems as sturdy as many full-size varieties, and such a perfect shade of red... Thanks so much, Angie :)
DeleteBeautiful photographs Amy, that Star of Bethlehem looks positively exotic, though not as much as those teasing hints of Cistanthe flowers.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Janet! I do love the effect the Star of Bethlehem has in the garden - and I only planted six bulbs...! As for the Cistanthe, exotic is a good word for it! The first flower has finally opened so hopefully it will get a post all to itself soon :)
DeleteGorgeous photos as always. I've still no blooms on my Cistanthe - I must find them a location with more sun!
ReplyDeleteToday's was the very first of mine, Kris. But it does seem made for maximum sunlight! Thank you :)
DeleteToday's was the very first of mine, Kris. But it does seem made for maximum sunlight! Thank you :)
Deletesuper images! I love salvia - I grow a purple variety, the name I can't now remember, but must look out for 'Autumn Moon'.
ReplyDelete"Autumn Moon" has been such a wonderful variety; the red I have shown occasionally - "Flame" - is still a weak grower... But in general I'm finding that Salvias are a good place to look for drought-tolerant plants.
DeleteBeautiful, beautiful rose. What a colour!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it..! It's like the classic Valentine's red rose, only in miniature... :)
DeleteSuch beautiful blooms this week! The rose is spectacular and I love the close-up of the salvia. Just incredible!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Matt! That rose is a real winner, having already recovered from an early bout with spider mites, and now putting out blooms like this :)
DeleteGreat photos. The rose is beautiful, our roses are about 2 months away, thanks for the fix.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed this little beauty; I'm waiting to find out how rose seasons work here...! Thanks a lot for dropping by :)
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