This is a frustrating time of year. I see spots of color all over my garden, but when I get up close, most of the flowers aren't worth photographing. Here are a few that weren't damaged by the rain and the cold.
The first one is Angels Mateu, one of those fragile little own-root hybrid teas from Vintage Garden. I've had it since 2008 and this is the first bloom it has produced. I actually was going to pull it up and throw it out this year, but maybe I'll keep it and see if it starts to bloom regularly. The second one is Chief Seattle and the third one is Dick Clark.
The three in this row are Mary Rose, which is always the first Austin to bloom in my garden, Miss Behavin', and Molineux.
These three are Peach Beauty, a perfect bud of Perfect Moment, and Regatta.
These are Star of the Nile, Sweet Dream, and The Fisherman's Cot.
The last two are Vavoom and Vogue.
