Spring Blooms - Part 13

Very pretty! I like the colour.

nice pics everyone - i like the fireball jm!

docgipe, That rose, 'Nearly Wild' is IMO the essence to a rose. Love it. Looking it up right now. I will have roses, aside from Rugosa, soon. Thanks, Patti

Peony 'Bowl of Beauty'

white poppy...I think it might be 'Royal Wedding' not sure though...first year of bloom for me!

This rose, I have no idea what it is...but, it is virtually indestructible. When I first got the house, this was in the front yard, and I hated it. Chainsaw, RoundUp, Brush b gone, post hole digger, saw, shovel after shovel, gasoline, 1 gallon of vinegar, alcohol, black plastic, stump rot...NOTHING, absolutely nothing would kill this rose. At one point, I had a chain around the main trunk (or so I thought) put said chain on my pick up, and drove away, ripped about 4' or so of root and trunk out. It's still here. It gets about 3' high or so, and about that around...and flowers from now until frost. Japanese beatles, not a problem, aphids, not a problem...other bugs, not a problem...and it's never had black spot...lol. The flowers are about 2" around, and pretty much look like the pic once they open for a few days to a week...does anyone have any idea? My aunt, who's uncle (and his family) owned the home, told me that he planted this rose when he was a child, so it has to be atleast 65-75 years old.

This is another, more full pic, of the rose that was given to me by my neighbor.

This is an awful pic, but first flower from a sale rose I picked up at the end of last season, 'Oregold'

Night time peony pic...

Physocarpus 'Diablo'---another night time pic...I'm still trying to figure out all the settings on this camera :-)

Nice, Thom. Night shots take practice. If you're using auto-focus, it is hard for it to focus in the low light. I bring a flashlight and shine it on the subject until the camera focuses.

Another night time pic, this is one of the hosta beds...with some hosta friends.

woo-hoo!
My first ever pennyblack blooms! And then the storm came - so later for pictures...

Victor-Thanks for the tip! I really need to take a class or buy a book on photography...It's starting to spark a huge interest in me! I saw the D60, with a macro lens for $799, and wanted it right then and there...but was reminded that I still need more stone for the raised bed project...so, maybe for Christmas!

We were out staining the deck today, that's going to be a *bleeping* project, so took a break...and then, it starts to monsoon! Which is good, because in 92 degree weather, I would rather rain water the plants, than the hose!

Time for a nap, and then work!

Hope everyone is staying cool, all of your projects are going well, and your plants are blooming big time!

You all are so warm compared to me. We need a sub-forum for us "North Country" folks :)

Here's a picture of iris that came with the house (and is one of the few remaining "originals"), however all the iris was purple. This is the first I've seen white. This picture was taken 6/1, so of course by now they are on the second flower and even that is fading. I wish they lasted longer!

(and sorry for the blur)

here's creeping baby's breath that is now in bloom. This is the first spring/summer I've had this plant, and I love it so far (planted it late last summer).

I have two, one in a bed and this one which is on the back of my waterfall and part of my "rock garden".

evie...I have that Iris too!

I think this one is called 'Wasbash' or something like that.

Pink...

Blue-Lavender and White ones

Columbine

Great irises!

Blue ones....this might be 'Cloud Ballet'

Tag to the new one I bought yesterday.

Thanks Victor....

More Columbine

Darker Purple one

Iceland Poppies

Light Pink ones

I have to look for the tag on this one for Candyce...I think we have the same one.

Geranium

Nice yellow TB

Last one..hot pink daisy that didn't melt in the heat.....but i did.

Love the irises Celeste, and your grouping of pink, yellow and blue is just what I am planning with the irises I ordered from the co-op.

Rare Treat is very nice.

love em all Pixie

Pixie those flowers are outstanding!!!

Hi Evie! Yay - a Vermonter... there seems to be a shortage around here...

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Thank you everyone, im glad you liked them...they are blooming like crazy this year but also a sure sign they need to be thinned soon. They also won't last long if this heat keeps up, they like it a bit cooler than today!

How the heck long is 'Batik' supposed to bloom for? I am by no means complaining, but there is another scape/stem up with about 6 more buds on it, that have NOT started to open...? Not sure if this is 'normal' or not?

excellent pictures everyone. I'm so far behind (I feel like) that I just spun on deciding comments! For the last few weeks i've been so jealous of your decent weather (been raining everyday for a couple of weeks) that I just had to post something! So, what do you all think between these two trees for my shady spot. I haven't yet decided which I want to get

First pic is of Fraxinus pen. variegatus