It's Rose time in Flushing

Our roses are in full bloom, and I hope you enjoy looking at one of them: the eglantine, which was in the garden when we bought the house in 1982. It climbs over the fence and is an absolutely riotous bloom with a delightfully delicate fragrance.

I have some more roses, one that was once called Chrysler Royal, but, because the graft was covered over when the hosue was remodelled, it lost its hybridity and reverted to its original form. I'll publish a photo of that one later. We also have Tropicana, which I planted about twenty-five years ago, and which I'll also show you later.

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The photo above is the mountain laurel in full bloom. In fact, just a little past full glory. It is competing with a rose of sharon, a form of temperate-climate hibiscus, which blooms much later in the year and that has babies all over the place.

Comments: 7

Madame Donna C. Jun 11, 2007, 3:17pm EDT

Wow, how wonderful to be surrounded with roses! Thanks, Peter.

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elizabeth e. Jun 11, 2007, 3:54pm EDT

Your roses are out of control...like a disco dance late at night...all doing their own thing. I love roses this way...can't stand the Englidh garden way...I like them "riotous"...good word, Peter!

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Tonia, who hugs trees G. Jun 11, 2007, 10:35pm EDT

Great shot of the roses, especially against the brick of the house next door. Mountain laurel has aways been a favorite of mine so that one made me smile. Will definitely look forward to more photos.

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Debbie G. Jun 11, 2007, 10:38pm EDT

Peter, this is beautiful! It gave me a much needed smile!

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Sonia M. Jun 11, 2007, 11:00pm EDT

Beautiful, Peter!!!! I love roses, but the mountain laurel is one of my favorites.......I love the way the little buds look as if they just can barely wait to pop open!

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