roses

The first flush of roses is almost over but there are still some, looking pretty even though the wind and rain can make them quite bedraggled.

This pink Ballerina rose looks pretty with the deep red pelargonium in front of it.

The Pierre de Ronsard in the foreground, covers half of the arch straddling the footpath and in the background the standard white Iceberg looks healthy with more buds waiting to open.

 A close-up of the de Ronsard, also known as Eden Rose.

This flowering Mermaid rose bush is even taller than the fence.  This was grown from a cutting but I have not been successful lately in trying to get more cuttings to strike.

 The bees do love the flowers.

I am keeping a close eye on this mauve rose as the bush is so low and not showing any sign of growing taller.

This apricot rose is another low bush that is in danger of being swamped.

A typical red rose with a sweet perfume.