For the Love of Roses

Roses are quickly becoming one of my favorite flowers in the garden.  These beauties are carefree and easygoing and don't require much attention from me, other than to take a stroll through the yard to admire their beauty. 

I have several varieties that are repeat bloomers, a few that are abundant bloomers, and a couple that are fragrant.  Could I possibly find one rose that embodies all these characteristics?  Sounds like a challenge worth taking.  Meanwhile, I've posted photos of some of the roses in my yard.  I wish I knew all their names.

Madame Alfred Carrier Climbing Rose is a fragrant, repeat bloomer.

Lady Banks Rose is an abundant bloomer.

 

Knockout Rose is an abundant, repeat bloomer.

Peggy Martin is an abundant, repeat bloomer.

This rose bush looks similar to Peggy Martin and is an abundant, repeat bloomer, but I don't know the name. 

Fall Color

Rebecca's Retreat agrees with the cooler weather we are having here in the Austin area.  Here are a few photos of what is blooming today in the backyard.  The Knockout Rose just keeps going, and going.  I think I need to invest in a few more of these proliferous bloomers.

Knockout Rose

Morning Glory

Rose

Mixture of Salvia and Cape Honeysuckle.

I don't remember the name of this plant.  I almost lost it and have beenn pampering it for a couple of months.  The blooms are my reward.

Morning Dew

Spiderweb on Knockout Rose

Knockout Rose

Passionflower

Passionflower bud

Leaf of Peggy Martin Rose

Peggy Martin Rose

Peggy Martin Rose

Salvia

Crossvine

The Retreat in November

Sunday was a lovely day...a little humid for me, but the plants seemed to enjoy it along with the drizzling rain.  Here's what's blooming and perking up in yard this month.

Sedum

Lantana

Knockout Rose

Mexican Petunia

Duranta

Flame Acanthus

Purple Heart

Cape Honeysuckle

Cape Honeysuckle

Primrose Jasmine

Crepe Myrtle leaves

Bloomin' Tuesday

Rose

Mexican Petunia

Vitex

Antique Rose

Knockout Rose