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| I'm surprised at what stuff looks rather charming right now though. A lot of plants are taking on reddish hues (stems included) and some of the roses that have dared to bloom (in January, 50 degree F weather) are more intense in color than they were this summer.
Alchemist, which is one of my only once-blooming roses, never bloomed for me this year, but that's ok. I'm still hopeful for next year. It also grew alot which gives it points in my book. A nice added bonus is the coloring it's leaves are taking on this winter. Isn't that a lovely golden color?
Compassionate Friend.
Larry Daniels. Don't you think the hot pink tinge on the edge of the petals is gorgeous? D:
Lavender Pink, which was green just a month ago, is now a gorgeous orange. This little sucker just kept blooming all year, even when I clipped buds.
Jude the Obscure, which did well all year. Probably my favorite rose of this year. Right now the leaves are turning darker and the stems turning red.
Carding Mill.
Lyda Rose
My darling, Madame Alfred Carriere. LOOK HOW BIG SHE IS. GROW MY PRETTY, GROW.
Another one of my favorites from this year, Rita Sammons. It blooms all the time and there's just something about the whole look of the plant that's romantic.
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| What a delight to open your post. Instead of white snow covered everything,you not only have colourful leaves, but blooms too. |
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- Posted by mendocino_rose z8 N CA. (My Page) on Thu, Jan 13, 11 at 9:58
| It just goes to show that there is beauty everywhere and in all seasons. Thank you. |
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- Posted by aimeekitty 9-10 SW 18 (My Page) on Thu, Jan 13, 11 at 12:13
| Thanks you guys! I love the way snow looks, but we don't really get that here. We did have a very small amount of snow for like 6 hours before it all melted. :)
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| Lovely red colors! It is amazing how much climate can do, my Jude never really had that red tint, he sort of turned from green to some yellow-brownish (he did not defoliate completely yet). My MAC is still green though, just looks a bit more floppy than yours. :) |
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