I don't often show flowers but I had to share my delight in discovering these unexpected blooms in the garden today. For many reasons I haven't had much time to spend in my garden over the last few months but with the weather heating up this past week it was necessary to get out and do some watering. I wasn't expecting to see the roses out so early in spring but there they were! The four pastel colours are David Austen French Lace, naturellement :) and are a fairly new addition..the deep red I call 'Dad's rose' because I planted it with my dad about twenty years ago and it's still my most robust and exuberant rose, that's how I like to remember my Dad, robust and exuberant! Happy Friday, take care and stay safe... p.s. I don't understand the title either :)
No war; they're all splendid. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm quite taken with the red rose in your collection of beautiful flowers.
ReplyDeleteThe "war" reference makes no sense in this case...they blend together beautifully. The "War of the Roses" is long over. Unfortunately, one media outlet claims there's a war against Christmas; some conservative groups are fighting a war against women; etc. I like your roses best of all!
ReplyDeleteGoodness what a prize to discover. I'd say that's a perfect rose!
ReplyDeletePerth must be perfect for growing roses. WOW!
ReplyDeleteLovely roses and very well photographed.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful roses, Grace! When I was growing up, my parents had roses growing everywhere. My favorites were the hybrids--we had one that was yellow with deep red at the centers.
ReplyDeleteI can never decide which colour of rose I like the best, Grace. They all make the spirit soar!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, I love roses. Don't know why I don't grow some myself.
ReplyDeleteVery perfect blooms.
ReplyDeleteThese are spectacular blooms Grace! Every one of them is perfect. You must be doing something right.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I like better than seeing roses is smelling them! These are real beauties.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty, delicate flowers, Grace!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely living relationship with Dad!
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Great pictures Grace and a touching story about your dad...
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful. My daughter would love them. She's always painting roses.
ReplyDeleteDid you notice the color faulting on the red one? Unusual for Olympus. I've mostly seen it with Fuji cameras.
Gorgeous roses captured beautifully!!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonders!!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent roses Grace and so early too.
ReplyDeleteso beautiful
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful shots - I'm almost getting the scents...PS I'm reading a book about another War of the Roses at the moment!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful Grace, what a joy to look at!
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful roses and photos. It is great they are so good even though you haven't been pampering them.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Impossible to choose a favourite...
ReplyDeleteAww, Grace, that is such a nice story, such a beautiful way to remember your Dad.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous roses! Arianna
ReplyDeleteThey look fantastic and healthy. I love roses because they don't require a lot of care.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular!
ReplyDeletePerfectly formed and beautiful colors.
ReplyDeleteThese roses are magnificent beauties. Adore the colour contrasts in the last two images.
ReplyDeleteSo delicate, Grace !
ReplyDeleteHard to pick the winner Grace.
ReplyDeleteFrench lace! That is a lovely rose. I had them when I grew roses (before I decided they were too much work). And . . . why is it that I associate you with French lace?
ReplyDeleteA delight.
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