The last roses

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 We've had our first frost but a few roses are hanging on.


Nearly Wild  



La Marne
Buff Beauty


Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy

Comments

Dee/reddirtramblings said…
I dearly love the first shot with the fountain in the background. Also, 'Buff Beauty,' what a fine rose she is. My roses were sad this year, but rallied in the last couple of weeks. We had a large cold front which made their petals fall. I hope next year is kinder to them and me.

Thanks for the pictures. They made me smile.~~Dee
November 15, 2011 at 7:19 PM
aquabluerose said…
How Very Beautiful, Phillip!

It is good-bye to them until the spring/summer.

Thank you for posting these lovely photos.

gerri XXX
November 15, 2011 at 7:54 PM
Lisa at Greenbow said…
What beauties showing off after a beast of a summer.
November 16, 2011 at 4:51 AM
Anonymous said…
Great photos. My buff beauty has really taken off this year. Made it to the top of our 6ft fence. Can't wait to see its blooms next season....
November 16, 2011 at 4:52 AM
Lara said…
Beautiful photos. I just purchased a banded 'Buff Beauty' last summer and your portrait of her reminds me how much I can't wait until I see the blooms. *sigh* Dreaming of spring already!
November 16, 2011 at 4:53 AM
wiccanwoman said…
I stumbled upon your blog while looking for a photo of patchouli I could use in my own blog, and decied to read a bit. Nice work! I will be adding you to my blogroll. Namaste.

wiccanwoman.info
November 16, 2011 at 6:19 AM
Darla said…
I believe that first photo is gorgeous too! It's time for the plants to rest, don't you agree?
November 16, 2011 at 6:46 AM
Anonymous said…
I really like the photo of Buff Beauty. The color is gorgeous.
November 16, 2011 at 7:49 AM
The Graceful Gardener said…
Stunning photo's!
You have such a lovely rose garden.
I just planted Buff Beauty, Lavender Lassie and Belinda- Hybrid Musks this year. Hoping mine will look as beautiful as yours!
November 16, 2011 at 9:03 AM
Gail said…
So lovely...Beautiful fountain. I've admired Nearly Wild for some time but mine is not the garden for roses~ gail
November 16, 2011 at 2:43 PM
compost in my shoe said…
Our Noisettes have been especially wonderful in Charleston this fall. We have not had much rain to shatter them. Love your shots.
November 16, 2011 at 5:08 PM
Caroline said…
Your Buff Beauty is gorgeous. Mine bloomed in spring but the summer heat and drought appear to have sapped her strength; no fall flush for her. Luckily I still have La Marne and Old Blush.
November 16, 2011 at 7:00 PM
sweetbay said…
Gorgeous Phillip. 'Nearly Wild' looks exquisite around the fountain.
November 16, 2011 at 7:56 PM
Anonymous said…
Love the fountain shot (the wire looks like an arrow through the tree). Love the color of 'Bluff Beauty'. I only have 1 rose that was given to me when I lost my long time rescued Aussie Casey at 16yrs old. It's been in full bloom the last few weeks & I meant to get a shot of it before my knee surgery. I have re-blooming iris in bloom now. They usually bloom the first of Oct. The wind storm we had last week broke most of them off just as they opened. Mary
November 17, 2011 at 5:05 AM
Rock rose said…
What a delightful setting in the first photo. I can almost hear the trickle of water.
November 17, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Jess said…
I'm hoping I've got another few weeks, but its getting to be that time, unfortunately. Such a great fall for the roses though, have to admit.
November 17, 2011 at 6:53 PM
Anonymous said…
Lovely Phillip! I used to have La Marne - that rose never quit. We haven't had a hard freeze yet. In fact, it's a bit warm right now! I'll miss what blooms are left after the inevitable freeze.
November 21, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Rob (ourfrenchgarden) said…
Nearly Wild looks particularly beautiful.

We've had barely a smattering of frost in SW France. Unusually mild here, as it is/has been in the eastern states.
November 21, 2011 at 10:49 PM
Eve said…
Just beautiful Phillip!
November 22, 2011 at 7:05 PM
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