Hello dear friends
I tend to forget that not everyone
in the world and blogland
are experiencing the joys of
Summer.
So I thought I would give you
a wander through the garden
to see just what's in flower
on my side of the world
in New Zealand!
This is a New Zealand bred rose named
Aotearoa
(the Maori name for New Zealand).
It is a wonderful rose for picking
and has a long flowering period
from November until
May/June.
Maybe you could enquire at your
local garden centre or a rose grower -
you would never regret
adding this one to your collection.
You will all probably recognise
Souvenir de la Malmaison.
She is a my favourite of all roses,
an exquisitely fragrant
Bourbon rose.
Cecile Brunner
is another favourite.
She has a sweet fragrance
and makes a wonderful climber.
A beautiful striped rose.
I'm sorry I can't remember her
name, but I think she is a
sport of the old gallica
Rosa Mundi.
I adore this old creamy Foxglove
and it's a perfect companion for
roses -
as is this delightful
Love-in-a-Mist -
and this soft pink Alyssum
and this Lavender Ruffles.
I bought this new variety
last year, but it only flowers
during the Summer.
Whereas dentata flowers
all year round in Auckland.
Ruffles is quite a showy
performer tho!!!
I hope you've enjoyed your wander
and just think, Spring is just
around the corner for most of you!!
Thank you all for
popping in to see me
especially those of you
who leave
comments.... love
you!
A big welcome to my new
followers
Thank you for joining my
blog.
Be
kind to one another
Love and
hugs
Shane
x
