The past two weeks of warm temps have really brought our garden to life. I divided our irises last fall and the early bloomers are bursting forth with blooms.
Tall Bearded Iris
The second rose in my garden to bloom this year is a China rose called ‘Old Blush’. It dates back to the 1700’s and is an awesome rose to have in any garden. It’s also very easy to propagate.
‘Old Blush’ China Rose
We also had a surprise in the garden. I have never remembered having or planting yellow irises. Yet, this week several have appeared in our garden bed. Lovely blooms, just not sure how they got there….. Do you ever have surprise flowers appear in your garden?
Surprise Iris Bloom
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I spoke at the Greater Atlanta Rose Society last night and I must say that this was a very welcoming bunch of folks! I even met on of my blogging buddies: Mia of Modern Mia Gardening. It’s been an eventful week! What’s happening in your garden this week?
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What a lovely rose. And I always look forward to see the irises blooming. Love the yellow Chris. My roses are really leafing out now and I can hardly wait. 🙂
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Lona, I love this rose. A faithful bloomer in the garden…. I know your excited to see your roses in bloom. Can’t wait to see your photos!
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What a gorgeous old rose. I think all iris will eventually revert to yellow but that may not be true… old wives tale I hope!! beautiful blues!
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I had heard the same thing and had thought it was an old wives tale also. LOL
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I really like that yellow iris! Usually, surprise flowers are ones I thought had died but then reappear, sometimes after a year or more.
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