Wednesday, June 15, 2011

A Few Firsts, Especially Quietness


Following a jerky spring of late frosts, a few roses are tentatively beginning to bloom in our garden.


I cannot enough express the pleasure Quietness affords. As the first blooms finally begin to open, I fall in love anew with this romantically exquisite beauty.


The pure, cool coloration of Quietness wanders softly among pale pinks and creamy apricots.


Her petals throw the sunlight back to me in a joyous celebration of the morning.


Quietness remains unmarred by the ravages of nature that target pale flowers. Thrips and grasshoppers seem to be kept at bay by a reverent awe of  her beauty. Even the blazing sun refuses to allow her delicate color to fade.


Our ancient Zepherine Drouhin seems surprised and glad to find herself alive for another summer.


Peace tests the summer hesitantly. This blossom reminds me of a shy over sized child wishing to be included in the fun.


The first of the climbing America blooms seeks the protection of foliage until certain that summer has arrived.


This mini has such classic form. It reminds me of my florist days, when  roses of this color and shape were sought by many a hopeful suitor. He'd carry it carefully out of  the shop, wrapped up in green paper with a piece of ribbon, nestled among a piece of leather leaf and a spring of baby's breath, to conquer the heart of some fair maiden.

(You may click to enlarge the above photos.)

12 comments:

  1. Very well written post and beautiful photos, Sandra! Your love of roses really comes through your words. I particularly like Quietness, too.
    Christina

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  2. Thank you, Christina.
    I do so love roses.
    Sandra

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  3. Sandra, your roses may have taken their sweet time to bloom, but they made up for it with their perfection. Your loving care has produced beautiful roses in such an inhospitable climate. I have Quietness since last November. Either her immaturity or excessive shade has made her stingy with blooms. I have only seen a few. Where, oh where might I move her? Thanks for sharing your lovelies.

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  4. Thank you, Sherry!
    Garden real estate is precious. It's hard to find a spot for everything. I hope you do find a place for Quietness where she can reward you with more flowers. This is the 4th season for our two Quietness bushes. They are in full sun and seem to like it.
    I hope to get a really full flush soon so I can post decent bush shots.
    Sandra

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  5. Quietness is a dream rose! Such a beautiful bloom and on such healthy foliage.

    I am now blogging at http://www.redneckrosarian.wordpress.com

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  6. Beautiful photos of a magnificent flower. I love roses.

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  7. I've always wanted 'Quietness'. I think I want it more now that I've seen your photos. It looks happy and healthy in your garden.

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  8. Thank you! If it grows as well as everything else in your beautiful garden, you'll be very happy with it!
    Sandra

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  9. I love your pictures of Quietness! I am glad your Zephirine Drouhin is hanging on, it is such a beautiful fragrant rose. Wonderful pictures.

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